In Sympathy: Rev. Dennis M. Oglesby Jr.

Posted: June 20 2024 at 04:34 PM

Rev. Dennis M. Oglesby Jr., a member of the Northern Illinois Conference, passed away on Sunday, June 16, 2024. During his ministry he served Evanston: Sherman; and Dolton: Faith before transferring to Minnesota Conference in 2000. Upon returning from Minnesota in 2013 he served Harvey: First Wesley Academy; Harvey Transformation; and Evanston: Sherman.

Rev. Oglesby Jr. was 64 years old.

A memorial service will be held on June 28 at 1 p.m. at St. Mark United Methodist Church, 8441 S. St. Lawrence Ave., Chicago, IL 60619.

All clergy are invited to robe and wear red stoles for the service.

Messages of condolence can be sent to his wife and family:

Mrs. Greta Oglesby
3200 Carnation Ave. North
Brooklyn Park, MN 55443

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