In Sympathy: Mr. Vi Tran
Mr. Vi Tran, spouse of Rev. Brian Gilbert of the Northern Illinois Conference, passed away on Tuesday, November 11, 2025, at the age of 37.
Rev. Don C. Leo, age 85, a retired member of the Northern Illinois Conference, passed away on Monday, March 9, 2020. During his ministry in the Northern Illinois Conference, he served Lemont, Wheaton: Gary Memorial, and the Midwest Ministry Development Service.
A memorial visitation will be held Thursday, March 12, 2020, from 4 to 8 p.m. at Hultgren Funeral Home, 304 N. Main St., Wheaton, IL. A memorial service will be held on Friday, March 13, 2020, at 11:30 a.m. at Gary United Methodist Church.
Messages of condolences may be sent to his wife:
Mrs. Judith B. Leo
363 Nottingham Lane
Carol Stream, IL 60188-2221
In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be directed to Gary Memorial United Methodist Church in Wheaton, IL.
Family and friends may sign a guest book at hultgrenfh.com.
Mr. Vi Tran, spouse of Rev. Brian Gilbert of the Northern Illinois Conference, passed away on Tuesday, November 11, 2025, at the age of 37.
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