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Sympathy Notice: Rev. John Rathod

Rev. John Rathod, retired clergy with the Northern Illinois Conference and GBGM missionary to the Philippines, passed away Sunday, Aug. 7, 200 at age 83. During his ministry, Rev. Rathod served Evanston: Emmanuel, Evanston: Emmanuel Gujarati Congregation, Mindanao, Philippines, Ashton, and Elmhurst: Faith Evangelical.

Sympathy Notice: Ann J. Reed

Mrs. Ann J. Reed, spouse of retired clergy member Rev. Jason Reed of the Northern Illinois Conference, passed away August 1, 2022. During Rev. Reed's ministry, he served Hinsdale, The Wholistic Health Center, LaGrange: First, Oak Forest: First, and Naperville: Wesley.

Sympathy Notice: Saul Garcia

Mr. Saul Garcia, spouse of Rosa Garcia, Lay Missioner with the Northern Illinois Conference, passed away Sunday, July 16, 2022, while visiting his hometown in Mexico. Rosa currently serves as a District Superintendent Supply at Chicago: Chicago Lawn.

Sympathy Notice: Donald Plock

Donald T. Plock, local pastor with the Northern Illinois Conference, passed away Thursday, June 16, 2022, at age 65. During his ministry, he served German Valley UMC and Winnebago UMC.

Sympathy Notice: Paula Svendsen

Mrs. Paula Svendsen, spouse of retired member Rev. Kent Svendsen of the Northern Illinois Conference, passed away Sunday, June 5, 2022, at age 71. During his ministry, Kent served Harmon, Carpentersville: Trinity, Plattville, Reynolds, Forreston: First, Plano, and Mendota: First.

Sympathy Notice: Clara McLaughlin

Clara McLaughlin, spouse of retired clergy Rev. Terry Mclaughlin serving in the Northern Illinois Conference, passed away May 9, 2022, at age 82.