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Sympathy Notice: Patricia A. Cantwell

Posted: September 28 2020 at 04:30 PM

Mrs. Patricia A. Cantwell, a spouse of retired clergy Rev. John R. Cantwell of the Northern Illinois Conference, passed away on Thursday, August 20, 2020, at the age of 83.  

During his ministry in the Northern Illinois Conference, Rev. Cantwell served Winthrop Harbor, Chicago: Armitage Avenue, Chicago: Albany Park, Thomson, Stockton, Steward, Creston, and Frankfort.

No memorial services are being held at this time.

Messages of condolences may be sent to her husband and family:

John R. Cantwell
28021 230th St.
Le Claire, Iowa 52753-9177

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