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Sympathy Notice: Rev. Eugene Winkler

Posted: June 20 2017 at 12:00 AM

Rev. Eugene Winkler, retired clergy member of the Northern Illinois Conference passed away Friday, June 16, 2017. During his ministry with the NIC, he served at Waukegan: Faith, Naperville: Community, and First UMC at the Chicago Temple. He was 83 years old.

The services for Rev. Winkler will be held June 24, 2017 at Barrington United Methodist Church located at 98 Algonquin Rd, Barrington, IL.

Visitation will be from 9:30 – 11:00am followed by a worship service at 11:00am.

Messages of condolence may be sent to his son:

Rev. Christopher Winkler
978 Hampton Park
Barrington, IL 60010

In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent in Rev. Winkler’s name to:

Barrington United Methodist Church
98 Algonquin Road
Barrington, IL 60010

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