Memorials – First Presbyterian Church of River Forest

Funerals & Memorials

Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.
–Matthew 5:4

For more information about having a funeral or memorial service at First Presbyterian Church of River Forest, please contact the church office.

W. Alistair Bernard
May 22, 1996–August 9, 2026

Memorial service for Alistair will be held at First Presbyterian Church of River Forest on Saturday, October 24 2026, at 11:00 am.

Find the livestream of the memorial service here (available starting at 11:00 am CT on Saturday, October 24).

Martha M. Woods
August 11, 1936–July 28, 2026

Memorial service for Martha will be at First Presbyterian Church of River Forest
Saturday, August 8, 2026, at 11:00 am.

Stephen Claycomb Bruner
November 11, 1941–June 8, 2026

Memorial service for Steve will be at
First Presbyterian Church of River Forest
Saturday, July 18, 2026
11:00 am