Welcoming Bishop Schwerin to the Northern Illinois Conference
Bishop Dan Schwerin’s first day serving as episcopal leader in the Northern Illinois Annual Conference was January 3. Bishop Schwerin grew up just north of us in W…
Rev. Dr. Thomas J Walker, retired member of the Northern Illinois Conference, died April 9 at Wesley Willows at the age of 83. During his ministry in the Northern Illinois Conference, Rev. Walker served Joliet: Ottawa Street, Sandwich, Wheaton: Gary Memorial, Hazel Crest: Community, Belvidere and Elgin: First.
A private memorial service will be held Saturday, April 24 at Christ United Methodist Church, Rockford.
Messages of condolences may be sent to his wife and family:
Mrs. Ellyn Walker
4203 Willows Lane
Rockford, IL 61101-8800
In lieu of flowers, memorials would be appreciated to the following:
Christ UMC
4509 Highcrest Rd., Rockford, 61107
or
Wesley Willows Good Samaritan Fund
4142 Johns Farm Rd., Rockford, 61101
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