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In Sympathy: Margaret Ann Williams

Posted: June 7 2024 at 01:20 PM

Rev. Margaret Ann Williams, a retired member of the Northern Illinois Conference, passed away on June 5, 2024.  During her ministry she served Marcy-Newberry Association, Inc.

Rev. Williams was 88 years old.

Visitation will take place on June 13, 3 to 7 p.m., at
Brookins Funeral Home
9315 S. Ashland Ave., Chicago

The funeral service will take place on June 14 at
St. Mark United Methodist Church
8441 S. St. Lawrence Ave., Chicago

  • 10 a.m.: Wake and Prepast
  • 11 a.m.: Funeral

Clergy asked to wear white robes with red stoles.

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