REMEMBERED

The Illinois/Wisconsin District is remembering with gratitude the life of Donald (Don) A. Hart Sr., 82, who passed away Sept. 15. He was 82. A member of Cherry Grove Church of the Brethren, he was a long-time, dedicated volunteer with Brethren Disaster Ministries and Camp Emmaus as well as other local groups. His obituary stated, "Helping others came naturally to Don, and as his faith deepened, his compassion became even more Christ-centered." Don was born in Milledgeville, Illinois, and later moved to California, where he married his wife, Cathy, in 1980. They moved back to Lanark in the mid-1990s, where they opened Don Hart's Automotive and operated several rental properties. He loved the outdoors and was known for his ability to "fix just about anything." By wishes of the family, no memorial service will be held. Our prayers are with Cathy and other family members and friends in this time of loss. 

The Illinois/Wisconsin District is remembering with gratitude the life of Paul Kohler, 84, a long-time former pastor at Champaign Church of the Brethren and a former moderator of the district. Paul passed away Saturday, Sept. 27, in Savoy. A graduate of the University of Illinois, he was a retired math teacher. He also had a background in IT work and owned Kohler Computer Service Systems. He served as moderator of the 2018 district conference held in Cerro Gordo, Ill., with the theme "Preach the Word" (pictured, with then-moderator-elect Leslie Lake). Owens Funeral Home in Champaign is handling arrangements, which are still being finalized. Our prayers are with Paul's family and friends and the Champaign congregation in this time of loss.