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Rev. Andrew C. Noxon, a retired clergy member of the Northern Illinois Conference, passed away on Sunday, August 29, 2021, at age 92. During his ministry in Northern Illinois, he served Rockford: Zion, Ashton, Orangeville: Afolkey/Zion/Wesley, Cedarville, Chicago: Grace United of Logan Square, Chicago: Clearing, Chicago: Calvary.
A memorial service will be held Friday, September 3 at 12 pm at Antioch UMC, 848 Main St., Antioch, IL 60002. A visitation will be held at the church from 10 am until the time of the service.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Rainbow Hospice, 444 N. Northwest Highway, Suite 145, Park Ridge, IL 60068, or to the Wounded Warrior Project (www.woundedwarriorproject.org).
Messages of condolences can be sent to his wife and family:
Mrs. Karen Noxon
416 N. Beck Rd.
Lindenhurst, IL 60046
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