Bro. Claude, who dropped his working tools on September 20th, 2023 will leave a legacy of always being known for being a very kind, generous and helpful to those in need.
W. Bro. Claude Bird, 33rd° Scottish Rite Mason, has passed away
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Bro. Robert H. Borgström, Wendella CEO, bound to the Oriental East
Another faithful Brother among us has laid down his working tools to travel to that undiscovered country from whose bourne no traveler returns. Bro. Borgström has passed on August 24, 2023 at the age of 89, in Glenview, IL. The Memorial/Celebration of Life for Bro. Borgstrom will be held at 11:30am on Saturday, November 18th at:Lutheran Church of the Ascension460 …
3rd Degree Conferral
Congrats to our 2 newest MMs!It was a pleasant evening at Jefferson Masonic Temple on this Memorial Day weekend where we raised 2 of our Fellowcrafts to the 3rd degree. A big thank you to all those who were able to participate and show their support. We also want to bid a heartfelt Get Well Soon to those who could …
39th Illinois Masonic Academic Bowl
Congratulations to our Team from Hoffman Estates High School we sponsored that came in 4th place in the 39th Illinois Masonic Academic Bowl tournament! Learn more here > https://www.academicbowl.org/
RWB Russ Johnson, long time KO Lodge Secretary has passed
L et it be known that another good and faithful brother among us has come to the end of life’s toilsome journey and has dropped the working tools of life.RW Bro. Russ has gone to that undiscovered country from whose bourne no traveler returns on January 25th, 2023. He had turned 88 just a few weeks ago. He served as …
Elmwood Park Cemetery and JMT Cleanup
Saturday June 25th The King Oscar section, Elmwood Cemetery, 2905 Thatcher Ave, River Grove, IL 60171. Thank you to WM Brett, PM Lee, PM Craig and SW Charlie for volunteering to maintain the grounds at Elmwood Park Cemetery and landscaping at Jefferson Masonic Temple. Rain came down heavily but the job was done!
So long from outgoing W.M. Bro. Brad Johnson
Tonight [Jan. 28, 2022] was my last meeting as Worshipful Master of King Oscar Lodge #855, Ancient Free & Accepted Masons of the State of Illinois. I’m very grateful to my Officers for their service and I am thankful for the opportunity to be of service to the Lodge. And what’s more, I’m incredibly humbled to have my name appear …
Another Masonic Temple about to be demolished!
Did you hear the latest news about Evanston’s beautiful Masonic Temple being sold because too costly to maintain and renovate? Aren’t you glad we still have our beautiful Jefferson Masonic Temple in Chicago where we can meet for fellowship and perform our rituals?Let’s keep it up and help as you can. It belongs to all of us! When paying your …
Charity Event in partnership with Feed My Starving Children
A delegation from KING OSCAR LODGE No. 855 A.F. & A.M. volunteered with Feed My Starving Children – Schaumburg to prepare meals for kids of impoverished countries around the world. Our designated station packed about 10 boxes containing each 36 pack meals for Djibouti, the country on the Horn of Africa.