In Sympathy: Erma Bryan
Mrs. Erma Bryan, the surviving spouse of deceased member Rev. Bill Bryan of the Northern Illinois Conference, passed away on Wednesday, June 11, 2025.
Mrs. Marianna Bailey, a surviving spouse of Rev. WM Raymond Bailey of the Northern Illinois Conference, passed away on Sunday, August 9, 2020, at the age of 87. During his ministry in Northern Illinois Conference, Rev. Bailey served Fox River Grove; the Ecumenical Institute, United Methodist Reporter Communications, Lanark, and Crete.
Memorial services details have not been announced.
Messages of condolences should be sent to her daughter:
Mrs. Nan Bailey
56 Shorewood Drive
Larchmont, NY 10538
Mrs. Erma Bryan, the surviving spouse of deceased member Rev. Bill Bryan of the Northern Illinois Conference, passed away on Wednesday, June 11, 2025.
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