In Sympathy: Martin Deppe
Rev. Martin Deppe, a retired member of the Northern Illinois Conference, passed away on Friday, October 23, 2026.
Rev. Daniel Facemyer, retired member of the Northern Illinois Conference, passed away September 22, 2023. During his ministry he served Minooka, DeKalb: First (associate), Lombard: Faith, Downers Grove: First (associate), Crete, Glenview, Chicago: Edison Park, and Plainfield: First. Rev. Facemyer was the spouse of Rev. Diana Facemyer.
Rev. Facemyer was 82 years old.
A memorial service is planned for October 7, 2:30 p.m., at Plainfield United Methodist Church, 15114 S. Illinois St., Plainfield, IL 60544.
Messages of condolence can be sent to:
Rev. Diana Facemyer
271 Moss Grove Blvd., Apt. 314
Knoxville, TN 37922
Rev. Martin Deppe, a retired member of the Northern Illinois Conference, passed away on Friday, October 23, 2026.
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