Sympathy Notice: Rev. Orrell Ruth

Posted: April 1 2022 at 01:55 PM

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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