In Sympathy: Gwen Janet Oliver
Mrs. Gwen Janet Oliver, spouse of Rev. Richard E. Oliver, retired member of the Northern Illinois Conference, passed away on Fri., Oct. 2, 2026.
Rev. Roger Pangilinan, retired clergy member of the Northern Illinois Conference, passed away December 27, 2021, at age 81. During his ministry, Rev. Pangilinan served Chicago: United Filipino Mission Church, Oak Park: St. John’s, Filipino and American, Chicago: Elston Avenue, and Lombard: Faith.
A Service of Worship in Celebration of Life will be held this coming weekend, Saturday, January 8 at Gary United Methodist Church, 224 N. Main Street, Wheaton, IL 60187. A time for Personal Prayer and Reflection will begin at 2:30 pm, until the time of the service at 3 pm. The service will be livestreamed on Gary UMC's website at garychurch.org.
Messages of condolences may be sent to Rev. Pangilinan's spouse:
Mrs. Rachel Pangilinan
1344 S Elizabeth St.
Lombard, IL 60148
Mrs. Gwen Janet Oliver, spouse of Rev. Richard E. Oliver, retired member of the Northern Illinois Conference, passed away on Fri., Oct. 2, 2026.
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