Sympathy Notice: Milton Wayne Wills

Posted: January 21 2022 at 02:52 PM

Mr. Milton Wayne Wills, spouse of Pastor Jacklyn (Jackie) Wills, passed away January 19, 2022, following a lengthy illness and short time in Hospice care. He was 92 years old.

Pastor Wills serves at Herbert: Davis and Kingston churches.

A Memorial Service is planned for Saturday, January 29 at 11:00 am at Herbert United Methodist Church, 127 Herbert Road, Kingston, IL 60145.

Messages of condolences can be sent to Pastor Wills at:

2551 Squaw Prairie Road
Belvidere, IL 61008

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