2026 Will Be a Year of Hope
Bishop Schwerin looks ahead to 2026 by turning to scripture; specifically, Psalm 130:5: “I wait for the Lord; my soul waits, and in his word, I hope.” He ponders, What kind of spiritual focus is nee…
Rev. Donald Niswonger, the spouse of retired Rev. Carol Findon, a member of the Northern Illinois Conference, passed away Sunday, Dec. 24, 2023. During her ministry, Rev. Findon served Morris: First; Parkside Pastoral Counseling; and Samaritan Interfaith Counseling.
Rev. Niswonger was 90 years old.
A memorial service will be held on Jan. 27 at noon, with visitation beginning at 10 a.m., at Grace United Methodist Church, 300 E. Gartner Road, Naperville, IL.
Messages of condolence can be sent to his spouse:
Rev. Carol R. Findon
608 Hyde Park Lane
Naperville, IL 60565
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to:
Bishop Schwerin looks ahead to 2026 by turning to scripture; specifically, Psalm 130:5: “I wait for the Lord; my soul waits, and in his word, I hope.” He ponders, What kind of spiritual focus is nee…
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