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. Preston Dean Woods, retired member of the Northern Illinois Conference, passed away Saturday, October 5, 2019. During Rev. Woods' ministry, he served at Triumph and Prairie Center, Lyndon-Leon; Oak Park: Willard; Aurora: Fox Valley; Joliet: Jesse Walker; and Westmont.
Woods was 87 years old.
A Memorial gathering will take place on Saturday, October 19 at 10:00 am until the Celebration of Life Service at 11:00 am at Sycamore United Methodist Church, 160 Johnson Ave, Sycamore, IL.
Messages of condolences may be sent to his wife:
Mrs. Sharon L Woods
1391 Florence Drive
Lombard, IL 60148-7023
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Rev. Preston D. Woods' name to:
The Michael J Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research www.michaeljfox.org
Peace Hospice and Palliative
1717 N Naper Blvd; #301
Naperville, IL 60563 www.peacehospice.net
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