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The NIC Committee on Discipleship and Spiritual Formation is inviting individuals and congregations to read the entire Bible using a daily guide organized in what is believed to be chronologica…
Rev. Orrell C. Ruth, member of the Northern Illinois Conference, passed away Monday, March 21, 2022, at the age of 84. During his ministry he served Belvidere, Chicago: Logan Square, Alexis Anderson, Atwood Heights, Freeport: First, Ottawa: First, Lake Bluff: Grace and Schaumburg: Our Redeemer’s.
A memorial service has already been held.
Messages of condolences can be sent to the family:
Jennifer Ruth
13339 W Heiden Circle
Lake Bluff, IL 60044
In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to The United Protestant Church of Grayslake or your local church.
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