In Sympathy: Donna Atkinson
Rev. Donna Atkinson, a retired member of the Northern Illinois Conference, passed away on January 24, 2026.
Rev. Gary Curl, retired member of the Northern Illinois Conference passed away Wednesday, February 22, 2023. During his ministry he served Chicago: Union Avenue; Chicago: Irving Park; LaSalle: Grace; Orland Park, Antioch, Elgin: Journey of Hope (Elgin:Epworth) and Morrison.
Rev. Gary Curl was 83 years old.
A memorial service will be held at a later time.
Message of condolence can be sent to his wife:
MaryBeth Curl
172 Rowantree Road
Sycamore, IL 60178
Rev. Donna Atkinson, a retired member of the Northern Illinois Conference, passed away on January 24, 2026.
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