Rev. Christian Coon is Named Director of Congregational Development
Bishop Dan Schwerin has appointed Rev. Christian Coon as Northern Illinois Conference Director of Congregational Development, effective July 1. Rev. Coon will…
Rev. Morgan L. McLeland, a retired member of the Northern Illinois Conference passed away Saturday, December 2, 2023. During his ministry he served Chandler: Chicago; Normal Park, Yorkhouse; Forest Park; Melrose Park; Chicago: Albany Park; Kaneville; Orangeville; Afolkey; Barrington: Salem; and Fox River Grover: Community.
Rev. McLeland was 91 years old.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, December 14, 2023, from 1 p.m. - 2 p.m. immediately followed by the funeral service at 2 p.m. at Marengo First Assembly Church, 22817 W. Grant Hwy, in Marengo.
The burial will be at Marengo Cemetery and there will be a late luncheon hosted by the family afterwards.
Messages of condolence can be sent to his family:
The McLeland Family
570 Navajo Trail
Marengo, IL 60152
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