Honor Older Adults in May and through the Golden Cross Offering
In May, churches take the Golden Cross Offering. Donations support Northern Illinois Conference ministries with older adults and help provide scholarships for ind…
Rev. Fred H. Conger Jr., a retired member of the Northern Illinois Conference, passed away on Friday, June 11, 2021, at age 88. During his ministry in the Northern Illinois Conference, he served Chicago: Julia Gay Memorial, Deerfield: Christ, Roselle, Glenview, and Downers Grove: First.
A Memorial Service will be held Monday, June 28, 2021, at 1 p.m. at First United Methodist Church of Downers Grove, 1032 Maple Avenue, Downers Grove, IL 60515. Visitation with the family will follow the service.
Messages of condolences may be sent to his wife and family:
Mrs. Carol Ann Conger
700 W Fabyan Parkway
Unit 2424
Batavia, IL 60510
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Fred’s honor to First UMC Downers Grove or Doctors without Borders.
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