2025 NIC Conference Wrap-Up
About 700 clergy and lay members of the Northern Illinois Annual Conference met in session from June 9 to 11, 2025, in Schaumburg, Ill., to explore the theme “Grace is Sufficient” as they worshiped,…
Rev. Kermit M Krueger, retired member of the Northern Illinois Conference, passed away on March 3, 2024. During his ministry he served Chicago: Grace of Logan Square; Chicago: Parish of Reconciliation; Chicago: Bethany; Chicago: Elston Avenue; Chicago: Hemenway; Evanston: Epworth; Chicago: United Church of Rogers; Brookfield: First; Cicero: Wesley; Peotone; and Evergreen Park: First.
Rev. Krueger was 82 years old.
A memorial service for Rev. Krueger will be held via Zoom on March 23 at 6 p.m. To attend the online service, contact Rev. Krueger's sister, Dr. Mary Williams, for the link.
Messages of condolence can be sent to his family via email:
Dr. Mary L Williams, M.D., and Family
About 700 clergy and lay members of the Northern Illinois Annual Conference met in session from June 9 to 11, 2025, in Schaumburg, Ill., to explore the theme “Grace is Sufficient” as they worshiped,…
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