From our Bishop: Love Each Other Like Members of Your Family
Bishop Schwerin calls on United Methodists to reclaim the deep Christian call to love our neighbors—especially those who are suffering. Reflecting on lessons of emp…
Rev. Judith Marie Giese, a retired clergy member of the Northern Illinois Conference, passed away September 29, 2021, at age 68. During her ministry in Northern Illinois, she served Chicago: Clearing, Chicago: Ashburn, Plano, Malta, Northwest Malta, Red Oak (Bureau), and Wyanet. She was appointed to a medical leave of absence in 2017 and retired this year.
A visitation will be held October 8 from 4-7 pm at Anderson Funeral Home, 2011 S 4th St, DeKalb, IL 60115
The funeral service will be October 9 at 2 pm at Malta UMC with visitation at 1 pm prior to the service at the church located at 210 Sprague Street, Malta, IL 60150.
Messages of condolences may be sent to her family at:
4403 Twombly Road
Malta, IL 60150
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