Marva Andrews and Rev. Victoria Rebeck to Retire from the NIC
Two Northern Illinois Conference staff members are preparing to retire: Marva Andrews, executive assistant to the bishop (Oct. 15), and Rev. Victoria Rebeck, dire…
Rev. Bruce C. Janes, retired member of the Northern Illinois Conference, passed away Tuesday, April 19, 2022, at age 95. During his ministry, Rev. Janes served Chicago: West Pullman, Lake Villa: Community, Milledgeville, Orangeville, Afolkey, and Prophetstown.
A memorial service will be held Saturday, May 7, 2022, at 2 pm at Faith United Methodist Church located at 1440 S. Walnut Ave, Freeport, IL 61032.
Messages of condolences and memorial donations can be sent to his daughter:
c/o Martha Connelly
975 Pioneer Court
Waukesha, WI 53186
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to Church World Services (CROP Walk) or the Faith United Methodist Church Mission Fund.
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