The Swedish Evangelical Lutheran Bethlehem Church was started on Jan. 30, 1871, by Swedish immigrants to the Elgin area, according to the church's centennial book "A Living Heritage: 1871-1971." ...

Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Elgin will host its 46th annual Strawberry Festival from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, May 4. Strawberry shortcake, strawberry sundaes, chocolate covered strawberries and ...

He was a veteran of W.W.II serving in the U.S. Army. He was a member of Bethlehem Lutheran Church of Elgin since 1951. Surviving are his 2 children, Dr. Jeffrey (Gretchen) Erickson of Fort ...