In Sympathy: Mrs. June Porter
Mrs. June Porter, surviving spouse of the late Rev. John Porter of the Northern Illinois Conference, passed away on Dec. 4, 2025.
Mrs. Maralyn Zeman, spouse of deceased clergy member Rev. Paul Zeman, Sr., of the Northern Illinois Conference, passed away on Monday, May 1, 2017. Rev. Zeman served at Decatur: Grace, Springfield: Wesley, Worth, Ashton: Reynolds, Naperville: Christ the Redeemer and Waterman. Mrs. Zeman was 89 years old.
Services have already been held.
Messages of condolence may be sent to her daughter:
Kathryn Zeman
526 E. Fellow Street
Dixon, IL 61021
In lieu of flowers, memorials in Mrs. Zeman name may be sent to:
United Methodist Women
475 Riverside Drive
15th Floor
New York, NY 10115
Alzheimer’s Association
225 N. Michigan Avenue
Chicago, IL 60601
Mrs. June Porter, surviving spouse of the late Rev. John Porter of the Northern Illinois Conference, passed away on Dec. 4, 2025.
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