Sympathy Notice: Rev. John F. Smith

Posted: August 6 2020 at 01:09 PM

Rev. John F. Smith, retired clergy member of the Northern Illinois Conference, passed away on Wednesday, August 5, 2020, at age 90. During his ministry in the Northern Illinois Conference, he served at Symerton, Pierce, Dalton City, Casner, United Rock Run Parish, East Jordan, Sterling: Trinity, South Elgin: Community, and Sugar Grove.

No service announcement has been made at this time.

Messages of condolences may be sent to the Rev. Smith’s wife & family:

Mrs. Esther E Smith
48 Glen Aire Drive
Springfield, IL 62703-4412

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