In Sympathy: Man Singh Das
Rev. Man Singh Das, a retired member of the Northern Illinois Conference, passed away on October 7, 2026.
Mrs. Marcia L. Ruth, spouse of retired member Rev. Orrell Ruth of the Northern Illinois Conference, passed away September 13, 2021, at age 82. During his ministry in the conference, Rev. Ruth served Chicago: Logan Square, Alexis Henderson, Atwood Heights, Freeport: First, Ottawa: First, Lake Bluff: Grace, Schaumburg: Our Redeemer's. He retired in 1999.
Private services have already been held.
Messages of condolences may be sent to her husband and family at:
Rev. Orrell Ruth
26 Highland Road
Grayslake, IL 60030
Rev. Man Singh Das, a retired member of the Northern Illinois Conference, passed away on October 7, 2026.
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