Methodism and May Day: Intertwined in History
May Day, May 1, is internationally recognized as a day to lift up voices in the struggle for labor rights. Born with John Wesley’s care for coal miners and oppressed workers, Unite…
Mrs. Peggy Longenbaugh spouse of retired clergy member Rev. Lynn E. Longenbaugh of the Northern Illinois Conference passed away on Wednesday, October 11, 2017. During Rev. Longenbaugh ministry with Northern Illinois Conference he served Sheldon, Rock Grove, Fairfield, Rock City, Rock Grove, Forreston: First. Chicago: Mt. Greenwood, Elgin: Wesley, Morrison, Wheaton: Gary Memorial and LaSalle: Grace.
Mrs. Longenbaugh was 79 years of age.
Funeral Services will be held at 1 pm, Saturday, October 21, 2017, at Boone Funeral Home East Chapel-A Family Tradition Funeral Home, 5330 Washington Avenue, Evansville, IN with Rev. David Catlin officiating. Burial will be in Park Lawn Cemetery immediately following the services. At the completion of services, friends and family are invited to gather for food and fellowship.
Messages condolences may be made to the family online at boonefuneralhome.net.
In lieu of flowers, charitable donations may be made in Mrs. Laughenbaugh name:
University of Indianapolis
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United Methodist Church of Morrison, Il
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