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Mrs. Nancy Esty, spouse of deceased member Rev. Marshall Esty of the Northern Illinois Conference, passed away on Saturday, February 23, 2019. During his ministry in Northern Illinois Conference, he served at Bridgeview Redeemer, South Deering, St. Charles-Associate, Winthrop Harbor, Prophetstown, Aurora First, Ashton and Alsip. Mrs. Esty was 83 years old.
The celebration of her life will be held on March 23, 2019, at 2:00 p.m. at Church of the Palms United Church, 14808 N Boswell Blvd, Sun City, AZ 85351. A small reception will follow the service.
In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund, in the name of Nancy and Marshall Esty, has been established at the Church of the Psalms (UCC) in Sun City, AZ.
Messages of condolences may be sent to her family:
Estate of Marshall Esty
3422 Tilton Valley Drive
Fairfax, VA 22033
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