In Sympathy: Gwen Janet Oliver
Mrs. Gwen Janet Oliver, spouse of Rev. Richard E. Oliver, retired member of the Northern Illinois Conference, passed away on Fri., Oct. 2, 2026.
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
Mrs. Gwen Janet Oliver, spouse of Rev. Richard E. Oliver, retired member of the Northern Illinois Conference, passed away on Fri., Oct. 2, 2026.
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