The Rev. Edward “Ed” Searl died on July 28, 2019, at the age of 71.

Ed is survived by his wife of 51 years, Ellie Searl; his daughter Katie Bodnar; his brother Clint Searl; and his two grandchildren Brett and Bridget Bodnar. He was predeceased by his parents, Clinton and Mary Walter Searl.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Edward Searl Memorial Fund at the Unitarian Church of Hindsdale, 11 West Maple Avenue St., Hinsdale, IL 60521. UURMaPA will contribute $50 to the UUMA Endowment Fund in honor of our colleague’s ministry.

A memorial service will take place in September at the Unitarian Church of Hinsdale, 11 West Maple Avenue, Hinsdale, IL 60521 (date and time to be decided).

Notes of condolence may be sent to Ellie Searl at 7300 Johnson Farm Lane, Apt. 102, Chadds Ford, PA 19317.

A more complete obituary will be forthcoming after biographical research has been completed.