Dr. King Wanted to Build a Better World, Not a Monument
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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
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