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Sympathy Notice: Rev. Carl Zager

Posted: October 17 2019 at 02:02 PM

Rev. Carl John Zager, retired member of the Northern Illinois Conference, passed away on Monday, October 14, 2019. During his ministry in the Northern Illinois Conference, he served Chicago: Second; Plainfield, Chicago: Grace, Naperville: Grace, Rock Falls, and Marseilles. 
 
Rev. Carl J Zager was 91.

A Memorial Service will take place at Rock Falls United Methodist Church, 210 4th Ave., Rock Falls, IL  61071 on Saturday, November 9, 2019, at 2 pm.

Messages of condolences may be sent to:

Mrs. Carl (Erma) Zager
2705 Avenue E, #232
Sterling, IL  61081

In lieu of flowers, donations in Rev. Scott Zager's name should be sent to:

Scott Zager Venture Fund
2004 Audubon Avenue., #MC328
Naperville, Illinois  60563

This foundation fund was created when Carl's grandson Scott passed away from cancer in 2008. It benefits the College of Menomonee Nation in Keshena, Wisconsin. Funds are used for student projects and college scholarships. The college serves the Menomonee Reservation and tribal members.

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