Sympathy Notice: Rev. James F. Galuhn

Posted: March 10 2018 at 08:20 PM

Rev. James F. Galuhn, clergy member of the Northern Illinois Conference, passed away on Monday, March 5, 2018. Rev. Galunh served at Blue Island: Grace, Lindenhurst: Trinity, and Chicago: East Side. He was 69 years old.

A memorial service will take place on Saturday, March 17, at 10 am at East Side United Methodist Church, 11000 S Ewing Ave, Chicago, IL 60617.

Messages of condolences may be sent to the family:

Galuhn Family
11001 Avenue L
Chicago, IL 60617

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