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Sympathy Notice: Rev. Gessel Berry Jr.

Posted: December 1 2023 at 05:33 PM

Rev. Gessel Berry Jr., retired member of the Northern Illinois Conference, passed away Friday, November 24, 2023. During his ministry he served Vincent; Chicago: Gorham; Highland Park: Bethany; General Board of Pension and Health Benefits; Zion: Memorial; Chicago: Hartzell Memorial; and Evanston: Sherman.

Rev. Berry was 79 years old.

His service is scheduled for December 9, 2023, at St. Mark United Methodist Church, 8441 S. St. Lawrence, Chicago, IL. Visitation will begin at 10 a.m., followed by the funeral services at 11 a.m.

Clergy are asked to participate in the processional.  Please gather to line up at 10:30 a.m. Please wear a white robe (or black if you do not have white) and a red stole.

Messages of condolence can be sent to his wife, Mrs. Sandra Berry:

Mrs. Sandra Berry
611 Martin Lane
Deerfield, IL  60015

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