Sympathy Notice: Mrs. Marilyn C. Gillham

Posted: February 2 2018 at 09:47 AM

Mrs. Marilyn C. Gillham, spouse of retired clergy member Rev. John M. Gillham of the Northern Illinois Conference passed away on Friday, January 12, 2018.

Rev. John M. Gillham served at Hegewisch, Chicago: Clearing, Joliet: Jesse Walker, Evergreen Park: First, Woodstock: First, and Naperville: Wesley.

Mrs. Gillham was 82 years old.

A memorial service will be held February 17, 2018, at First United Methodist Church in Downers Grove, 1032 Maple Avenue, Downers Grove, IL. The visitation will start at 1:00 p.m. followed by the service at 2:00 p.m.

Messages of condolence may be sent to her husband
Rev. Gillham: John_gillham@comcast.net

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