In Sympathy: Donna Atkinson
Rev. Donna Atkinson, a retired member of the Northern Illinois Conference, passed away on January 24, 2026.
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.
Mrs. Reed was 75 years old.
The memorial service will be private.
Messages of condolences may be sent to her husband:
Rev. Jason Reed
944 Anne Road
Naperville, IL 60540
Rev. Donna Atkinson, a retired member of the Northern Illinois Conference, passed away on January 24, 2026.
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