Order of Elders Share Experiences and Encouragement
About 100 elders gathered at Barrington United Methodist Church on March 25 for their annual order meeting.
Rev. Dr. Thomas J Walker, retired member of the Northern Illinois Conference, died April 9 at Wesley Willows at the age of 83. During his ministry in the Northern Illinois Conference, Rev. Walker served Joliet: Ottawa Street, Sandwich, Wheaton: Gary Memorial, Hazel Crest: Community, Belvidere and Elgin: First.
A private memorial service will be held Saturday, April 24 at Christ United Methodist Church, Rockford.
Messages of condolences may be sent to his wife and family:
Mrs. Ellyn Walker
4203 Willows Lane
Rockford, IL 61101-8800
In lieu of flowers, memorials would be appreciated to the following:
Christ UMC
4509 Highcrest Rd., Rockford, 61107
or
Wesley Willows Good Samaritan Fund
4142 Johns Farm Rd., Rockford, 61101
About 100 elders gathered at Barrington United Methodist Church on March 25 for their annual order meeting.
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