In Sympathy: Mr. Vi Tran
Mr. Vi Tran, spouse of Rev. Brian Gilbert of the Northern Illinois Conference, passed away on Tuesday, November 11, 2025, at the age of 37.
Mrs. Priscilla D. Lovell, spouse of retired member Rev. J. Peter Lovell of the Northern Illinois Conference, passed away on Friday, December 11, 2020. During his ministry in Northern Illinois Conference, Rev. Lovell served Apple River, Cicero: Wesley, Arlington Heights: First, Elk Grove Village: Prince of Peace; Schaumburg: Our Redeemer’s, New Lenox and was the Rockford District Superintendent.
Mrs. Priscilla D. Lovell was 80 years old.
A memorial service is pending until it's safe to gather.
Messages of condolences should be sent to her husband and family:
Rev. J. Peter Lovell
20141 Cobblestone Ct.
Estero, FL 33928
Mr. Vi Tran, spouse of Rev. Brian Gilbert of the Northern Illinois Conference, passed away on Tuesday, November 11, 2025, at the age of 37.
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