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Sympathy Notice: Shanthi Thangaraj

Posted: December 14 2017 at 02:27 PM

Mrs. Shanthi Thangaraj spouse of retired clergy of the Northern Illinois Conference passed away on Tuesday, December 12, 2017.  During Rev. Anthony Thangaraj's ministry with the Northern Illinois Conference, he served at Thomson-Argo Fay, Plattville, Harmon-Eldena, Northlake, Oak Park: Frances Willard Memorial, Chicago: Edison Park, and Elgin: Grace. 

Mrs. Thangaraj was 73 years old.

The memorial service will be held this Saturday, December 16, 2017, at 11 am at Ebenezer Lutheran Church, 1650 W Foster; Chicago, IL  60640. The viewing will be at 10 am.

Messages of condolences may be made to her husband:

Rev. Anthony Thangaraj
7000 N McCormick Blvd
Apt. 631
Lincolnwood, IL  60712

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