2025 NIC Conference Wrap-Up
About 700 clergy and lay members of the Northern Illinois Annual Conference met in session from June 9 to 11, 2025, in Schaumburg, Ill., to explore the theme “Grace is Sufficient” as they worshiped,…
Mrs. Marilyn Winkler spouse to retired clergy Rev. Eugene Winkler, member of the Northern Illinois Conference, mother of Rev. Chris Winkler, pastor at Barrington United Methodist Church and Jim Winkler, President of the National Council of Churches, passed away on Saturday, March 18, 2017. Rev. Eugene Winkler served at First Chicago Temple, Community Naperville, and Waukegan Faith.
Mrs. Winkler was 81 years old.
A memorial service will take place on Saturday, March 25, 2017 at Barrington United Methodist Church, 98 Algonquin Rd, Barrington, IL 60010. Visitation begins at 9:30 a.m. followed by the service at 11:00 a.m.
Messages of condolence may be sent to:
Rev. Eugene Winkler
1920 Ridgefield Avenue
Naperville, IL 60565
In lieu of flowers donations may be made in her name to:
Barrington United Methodist Church
98 Algonquin Road
Barrington, IL 60010
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