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. Ernest Singh, member of the Northern Illinois Conference, passed away on Monday, May 25, 2020, at the age of 71. During his ministry in Northern Illinois Conference, he served Chicago: Grace of Logan Square, Chicago: Ravenswood Fellowship, Chicago: West Ridge, and Chicago: Indo-Pak.
An online service will be held on Sunday, May 31 at 5 PM. A link will be made available in the next few days.
In addition to our prayers and words of condolence, since the family cannot have a full funeral service, colleagues are invited to write a testimonial. If you would like to share a few sentences regarding how you remembered Ernest or how he impacted your life, please email those to masihsohil@gmail.com.
Messages of condolences may be sent to his wife and family:
Mrs. Sheela M. Singh & Family
6730 N East Prairie Road
Lincolnwood, IL 60712
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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