Welcoming Bishop Schwerin to the Northern Illinois Conference
Bishop Dan Schwerin’s first day serving as episcopal leader in the Northern Illinois Annual Conference was January 3. Bishop Schwerin grew up just north of us in W…
Mrs. Mary Eleanor Wall, surviving spouse of deceased member Rev. James McKendree Wall of the Northern Illinois Conference, passed away Monday, February 21, 2022, at age 92. During his ministry in the Northern Illinois Conference, Rev. Wall served as editor of the Christian Advocate and editor/publisher of the Christian Century magazine.
A memorial service will be held at a later time.
Condolence messages may be sent to Mrs. Wall's family:
Richard Wall
P.O. Box 1007
Sterling, AK 99672
Memorial contributions in Mary Eleanor’s name may be made to
Seraj Library Project
636 N. Harvey Avenue, Oak Park, IL 60302
serajlibraries.org
Or
First United Methodist Church of Elmhurst,
232 S. York Road, Elmhurst, IL 60126
umcelmhurst.org
Or
DuPage Foundation, 3000 Woodcreek Drive #310,
Downers Grove, IL 60515-5408
dupagefoundation.org/donate.html
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