We Share for the Good of the Whole Mission
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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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