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Obituary for Joann Strode
PEORIA- Joann Strode, age 86, passed away 9:20 AM, Monday, August 21, 2017 at Heartis Village of Peoria.
Joann was born July 1, 1931 in Rio, IL., a daughter of Hilmer and Cordelia (Peterson) Olson. She married John “Buck” Strode on July 22, 1956 in Woodhull, IL. They were happily married for 61 years.
Survivors include her husband, John “Buck” Strode, one son, Mike Strode of Washington, IL., one grandson, John David “J.D.” (Nikki) Strode of Chicago and one daughter-in-law, Julie Strode of Champaign, IL.
She was preceded in death by one son, John Bradley “Brad” in 2009, one brother and one sister.
Joann was a beautiful artist and worked with the Peoria Art Guild. Joann was a member of St. Mark’s Lutheran Church. She was happiest when she was with her family and will be truly missed.
Visitation will be held from 5:00 – 7:00 PM, Thursday, August 24, 2017 at Wright & Salmon Mortuary. Funeral Service will be held at 10:30 AM, Friday, August 25, 2017 at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church in Washington, IL., with a half hour prior visitation. Pastor John Bates will officiate. Entombment will follow at 1:00 PM at Resurrection Mausoleum in Peoria, IL.
Memorials may be made to St. Mark’s Lutheran Church or to the Alzheimer’s Association.
Friends and family may sign the online guestbook or send private condolences by logging onto www.wrightandsalmon.com
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Joann was born July 1, 1931 in Rio, IL., a daughter of Hilmer and Cordelia (Peterson) Olson. She married John “Buck” Strode on July 22, 1956 in Woodhull, IL. They were happily married for 61 years.
Survivors include her husband, John “Buck” Strode, one son, Mike Strode of Washington, IL., one grandson, John David “J.D.” (Nikki) Strode of Chicago and one daughter-in-law, Julie Strode of Champaign, IL.
She was preceded in death by one son, John Bradley “Brad” in 2009, one brother and one sister.
Joann was a beautiful artist and worked with the Peoria Art Guild. Joann was a member of St. Mark’s Lutheran Church. She was happiest when she was with her family and will be truly missed.
Visitation will be held from 5:00 – 7:00 PM, Thursday, August 24, 2017 at Wright & Salmon Mortuary. Funeral Service will be held at 10:30 AM, Friday, August 25, 2017 at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church in Washington, IL., with a half hour prior visitation. Pastor John Bates will officiate. Entombment will follow at 1:00 PM at Resurrection Mausoleum in Peoria, IL.
Memorials may be made to St. Mark’s Lutheran Church or to the Alzheimer’s Association.
Friends and family may sign the online guestbook or send private condolences by logging onto www.wrightandsalmon.com
Previous Events
Visitation
Thursday
24
Aug
5:00 PM
- 7:00 PM
Wright & Salmon Mortuary
2416 N North St
Peoria, IL 61604
Visitation
Friday
25
Aug
10:00 AM
- 10:30 AM
St. Mark Lutheran Church
200 Main St
Washington, IL 61571
Funeral Service
Friday
25
Aug
10:30 AM
St. Mark Lutheran Church
200 Main St
Washington, IL 61571
Memorial Contribution
Alzheimer's Association
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