Sympathy Notice: Rev. Gary Curl

Posted: February 24 2023 at 10:16 AM

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

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