NIC amplifies indigenous voices at Starved Rock event
On Indigenous Peoples’ Day (Oct. 14), over 100 members of the Northern Illinois Conference and the surrounding area gathered at Starved Rock State Park to learn about nativ…
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.
A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, June 29 at 6:00 pm at the Church of the Nazarene located at 1292 Morris Rd., Marseilles, IL.
A second service will be held at the Ironwood Center on the Vermilion, 359 N 35th Rd., LaSalle IL 61301 on Sunday, July 10 at 2 pm with visitation to follow from 3-5 pm.
Messages of condolences may be sent to the family:
Rev. Kent L. Svendsen
647 Grover Avenue
Ottawa, IL 61350
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