Bishop’s Appeal: Education for the Central Conferences
This year, Northern Illinois United Methodists will be donating to one Bishop’s Appeal for two worthy recipients. The appeal for Education for the Central Conferences wi…
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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