26 | July 11, 2019 | The wilmette beacon FAITH wilmettebeacon.com Faith Briefs First Congregational Church of Wilmette (1125 Wilmette Ave., Wilmette) Weekly Youth Activities Open to the Community Every Wednesday, the church’s children and youth ministry offers opportunities for fun, friendship, spirituality, and service. Kids Club (K–grade 6) meets at 4:30 p.m. In the evening, the Confirmation Class (grades 7 & 8) meets at 6 p.m. And the Senior High Youth Group gathers at 7:15 p.m. The two evening youth groups have a tasty dinner together at 6:45 p.m. — sometimes chicken, sometimes pasta. Learn about the church community at www.fccw. org or contact for more information: (847) 251- 6660 or 1stchurch@fccw. org. Winnetka Covenant Church (1200 Hibbard Road, Wilmette) Beach Services at Gillson Park In addition to the 10 a.m. services, on four Sundays we will have services at 8 a.m. at the beach at Gillson Park. The services will be held at the far south end of the beach. People should bring a blanket or chairs to sit on. The dates of those services are: July 21, Aug. 4, Aug. 18 Music on the Steps On July 17, the church will host a Music on the Steps program, featuring the Prairie Brass Band, conducted by Willmette’s Mary Gingrich. People are invited to bring a picnic and eat on the lawn, starting at 6 p.m. Music begins at 7. The program will include upbeat marches and popular music, as well as a hymn sing. Featured soloists will include flugel horn hornist Tom Henehan. First Presbyterian Church of Wilmette (600 9th St., Wilmette) Summer Book Study Discussion on MLK Jr. and racism in Chicago and Memphis runs 9-9:50 a.m. through July 28 in the church lounge. The reading and discussion from Martin Luther King Jr.’s letter from a Birmingham jail, “I’ve Been to the Mountain Top,” and the book, “The Color of Compromise” by Jemar Tisby. People are invited to join the series at any time. Call (847) 256-3010 for more information. Trinity United Methodist Church (1024 Lake Ave., Wilmette) Food Pantry If you are in need of help, and are short on food, do not hesitate to come to the Wilmette Food Pantry. The church is here to serve the community. No matter who you are or where you are on life’s journey, you are welcome at the Wilmette Food Pantry. The food pantry is open from 10:30-11:30 a.m. every Tuesday and provides grocery items and seasonal produce. All Wilmette residents are welcome and no appointment is necessary. Kenilworth Union Church (211 Kenilworth Ave., Kenilworth) Worship Come worship with the church at 8 and 10 a.m. every Sunday. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (2727 Lake Ave., Wilmette) North Shore 1st Ward Sacrament Meeting: 10:30 a.m. Sunday School/ Priesthood and Relief Society: 11:40 a.m. Please see FAITH, 28 In Memoriam Dr. James ‘Jim’ Stephens D.D.S. Dr. James “Jim” Stephens D.D.S., 86, of Wilmette, formerly Kenilworth, died. Stephens was the beloved husband for 66 years of Helen Stephens nee Brandjord; loving father of James (Beth) Stephens, John (Elissa) Stephens, Scott (Janet) Stephens, Todd (Conie Gutierrez) Stephens, Bob (Carla) Stephens; proud grandfather of Patrick Tiderman, Brian (Kendall) Stephens, Lucas (Megan) Stephens, Casandra (Ziad) Mahmassani, Michelle Stephens, Todd Stephens, Alden Stephens, Owen Stephens and the late Cody Stephens; great grandfather of Erik Tiderman, Declynn Stephens and Thayne Stephens; dear brother of Kaye (Jack) BeauLac, the late Richard (Marilyn) Stephens, Helen (Louie) Bogan and Charles (Monica) Stephens; dear uncle of many. A celebration of Jim’s life was held Saturday, July 6, at Kenilworth Union Church, 211 Kenilworth Avenue, Kenilworth, Illinois 60043, with a reception immediately following. Interment private. Charles Howland Former Wilmette resident Charles Roberts Howland, 88, died June 30, surrounded by his loving family in his home in Granger, Ind. Howland was born July 28, 1930, in Chicago. From the start he lived a truly remarkable life. His mother, Margaret Utley Howland, died while giving birth and his father, David Roy Howland, was left to raise him. He did so with the help of many, both family and non-family alike. Howland had two older siblings, Bud and Betty. At a young age, he was introduced to one of the great loves of his life - Indian Lake, Michigan. That love would last his entire life, and be shared by his wife, children, and many grandchildren and greatgrandchildren. He graduated from Morgan Park Military Academy on Chicago’s South Side, and then attended Mercersburg Academy, a college prep school in Pennsylvania. He was a student there when his father died while vacationing in Florida. Howland graduated from Knox College in Galesburg, Ill., where he played tennis, football and was the president of his fraternity, Phi Delta Theta. And it was in arts and literature class where he met the woman who would change his life forever. He and Charlene were married in 1951 and soon took up residence in “the shacks,” as the married student housing was called at Knox. Their first child, Diane, was born there, and even attended Howland’s graduation. They moved to Northbrook, where they would make lifelong friends and maintain friendships from Knox. Debbie was born, then Roy, and then the family moved to Wilmette. Then came Chick and Scott. Years of memories were made in the three-story brick house on Seneca Road and at the cottage in Michigan. Despite the loss of family members and dear friends who died too young, Howland’s life could only be described as happy and fulfilled. He laughed and made friends easily and Char Posted to WilmetteBeaconDaily.com 6 days ago and the children were always, always the focus of his days. They are the rare couple who were just as in love, if not moreso, as they approached their 68th wedding anniversary. He spent most of his career in the sporting goods business, working for Riddell, among other companies. He is survived by his wife, Char; children, Diane (Sean), Debbie, Roy (Virginia), Chick (Kathy), and Scott (Marlene), 13 grandchildren, and 10 great-grandchildren. Donations in Howland’s memory can be made to A Rosie Place for Children, which serves children who are medically fragile through respite care, arosieplace.org; or to the Clay Church food pantry. Kathy Huelsing Kathy Huelsing, former Sister of Christian Charity, died June 30. Huelsing was the loving aunt of Karen Tullock, Michael (Sherry) Politte, Robert (Susan) Politte, Christi Closson and Pamela Urso; our sister-in-law, cousin, godmother and friend to many. Huelsing began her life of service and teaching as a Sister of Christian Charity in Wilmette. She left the sisterhood and had a long career as a Science Teacher with the City of St. Louis Public School System, earning Master’s Degrees in both organic and analytic chemistry in her early teaching years. Following her retirement from the public schools, Huelsing also taught at Incarnate Word Academy. Her loving and generous nature touched the lives of everyone who knew her. Donations in her memory can be sent to the Missouri Botanical Garden, the St. Louis Art Museum or Channel 9, three institutions that she enjoyed and supported. William M. Reimer Wilmette native William M. Reimer, 76, died June 30 in his home. He was born in Wilmette on June 15, 1943 to Max and Esther (Mills) Reimer. On June 29, 1968 he married Roberta “Lynn” Braun in St. Joseph Church in Wilmette. Reimer worked for the USPS, then became an engineer at OMC of Waukegan for over 22 years. After OMC, he returned to the USPS, eventually retiring from there. He was a loving father and grandfather, and a great mentor to his children. His family and friends will miss him dearly. Reimer is survived by his three children, Christine (John) Kraman, Catherine (Tyler) Reid, William (Michelle) Reimer; two grandchildren, Nathanial and Elizabeth; three siblings, Maxine Reimer, Marlene (Jim) Petersen, John (the late Juanita) Reimer; and many nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Reimer was preceded in death by his wife of 42 years, Lynn on Oct. 9, 2010. Visitation was Friday, July 5 at Justen’s Round Lake Funeral Home, 222 N. Rosedale Court, Round Lake, IL 60073. The family suggests memorials in Reimer’s name to Save- A-Pet Inc., 31664 N. Fairfield Road, Grayslake, IL 60030. Have someone’s life you’d like to honor? Email Michael Wojtychiw at m.wojtychiw@22ndcentury media.com with information about a loved one who was part of the Wilmette/ Kenilworth community.
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