Announcing the #BeUMC Awards
The Northern Illinois Annual Conference, with United Methodist Communications, is excited to launch the #BeUMC Awards! Celebrate laypeople, clergy, and congregations who love boldly, serve joyfully…
Rev. Kenneth H Crandall, retired clergy member of the Northern Illinois Conference, passed away on Wednesday, February 7, 2018. Rev. Kenneth Crandall served at Wilmington, Tinley Park, Libertyville, Roselle, and Lansing: First.
He was 92 years old.
Services are Saturday, February 17, at Burritt Community Church, 8378 Trask Bridge Rd., Rockford, IL 61101 with visitation from 9 am to 11 am followed by the service at 11 am. The burial will take place in North Burritt Union Cemetery.
Messages of condolence may be sent to his wife:
Esther F Crandall
4141 N Rockton Avenue
Rockford, IL 61103
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in honor of Rev. Kenneth Crandall:
Wesley Willows
c/o Good Samaritan Fund
4141 N Rockton Avenue
Rockford, IL 61103
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