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Sympathy Notice: Wayne Edward McArthur

Posted: April 23 2020 at 02:52 PM

Rev. Wayne Edward McArthur, retired member of the Northern Illinois Conference, passed away on Monday, April 13, 2020 at the age of 86.  During his ministry in the Northern Illinois Conference, he served at Paw Paw, Lee, Schaumburg: Our Redeemer’s, Chicago: Trinity, Princeton, and Western Springs.

A virtual service has already been held and is available to view by clicking this link.

Messages of condolences may be sent to his wife and family:

Mrs. Carol A McArthur and Family
3101 W Oakland Circle
Broken Arrow, OK  74012

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be given to:

Real Impact Missions
P O Box 1532
Gainesville, GA  30503
realimpact.com

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