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Sympathy Notice: Roland Harkleroad

Posted: June 10 2021 at 09:51 AM

Roland Harkleroad, a retired Local Pastor of the Northern Illinois Conference, passed away on Saturday, May 29, 2021. During his ministry in the Northern Illinois Conference, he served Shirland and Rockford: Harlem.

Rev. Harkleroad was 71 years old.

Memorial services will be announced at a later date.

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