The Rev. Carol Madalin, ABLC in the Northern Illinois Conference, died on December 21, 2018, following a courageously fought battle with breast cancer. Carol was in hospice at the time of her death surrounded by family and friends.
Read MoreRev. Phillip Burke Jr., retired member of the Northern Illinois Conference, died Sunday, December 23, 2018, surrounded by his family at the age of 81.
Read MoreRev. Robert Vaughn, retired member of the Northern Illinois Conference, died December 16, 2018, peacefully at his home in Creston, IL surrounded by his family. He was 82 years old.
Read MoreVida Joann (Jody) Furnish, spouse of the Rev. Dr. Victor Furnish, died on December 9, 2018, after a long illness. Rev. Dr. Furnish, a full member of the Northern Illinois Conference since 1955, served in the Rockford District before he began his appointment to Extension Ministry with Perkins School of Theology at Southern Methodist University in Dallas, TX. A memorial service was held for Mrs. Furnish December 14, 2018.
Read MoreCongratulations to the 18 churches in the Northern Illinois Conference for meeting the criteria for Safe Gatherings’ first recognition program, signifying their strong commitment to protecting children, youth, and vulnerable adults in 2018.
Read MoreMaurine Sheppard, Hanover United Methodist Church Lay Member to Annual Conference, passed away Sunday, December 2nd.
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