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Sympathy Notice: Mrs. Mary E. Wall

Posted: March 14 2022 at 11:14 AM

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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