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Sympathy Notice: Rev. Bruce C. Janes

Posted: April 26 2022 at 08:46 PM

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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