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Craig Stroder Obituary

Stroder, Craig A. Beloved husband of Donna, devoted father of Connie and Walter, brother of Mark (Sue) Stroder and Lisa (Kevin) Witt, uncle of Erik, Wesley, and Elizabeth Stroder and Michael Witt, great-uncle of Graydon Stroder. Nephew of Elwood (Lois) Bahr and John Pallas. At Nelson Funeral Home 820 Talcott Rd. (at Cumberland), Park Ridge. Funeral Monday September 7, 2009 9:45 a.m. to All Saints Cathedral Parish, 9201 W. Higgins Rd., Chicago, Mass 10:30 a.m. In lieu of flowers memorials to the Craig A. Stroder Benevolent Fund at First Eagle Bank, Hanover Park, IL would be appreciated. Visitation Sunday September 6, 2009 from 2 to 8 p.m. 847-823-5122 or www.nelsonfunerals.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Sep. 6, 2009.

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Maribeth Fuentes

September 2, 2024

Years passed but still your memories will always be kept

Till I see you again

Maribeth Fuentes

Maribeth Fuentes

August 30, 2022

I was really shocked when I found out your last day your funeral day Craig that is the day Nicole was born I remember before you died you named her Nicole and now she is turning 13 years old and now you are 13 years since you past away , until now still thinking of you and never in my mind that I forgot you , you are such so dear to us and until now I never ever forget how you helped me and family , i tried to find you here just thinking of you today and i Found out that the day of your funeral and the time Nicole was born was really the same , my friend wherever you are right now for 13 years I never forget to include you in my prayers , I miss you so much and I can't hold it to cry everytime I remember you

Gladie Grace Mayol

October 10, 2009

Thank you for helping me. I never expect this to happen. Craig your my dad and my Uncle. I will miss you. I'm sorry. Looking back then, you always told me to finish my studies before going to have a relationship, and to never say goodbye and quit. You always told me to fight, but i cant help but cry. You promise that you will come back here in the Philippines and i am here always waiting.I remember the times when you ask me to sing for you, and i did, it was then an unforgettable moment when you sleep and never ask a permission or to say goodnight, but its alright. I remember my promise to you to never cry again. But I just cant believe this thing to happen. I miss you so much. Thank you for letting me back to school. Thank you so much. As what you said "i will never say goodbye again, just a goodnight".

love,
Gladie

LORNA BERNAL

September 11, 2009

WE MISS AND LOVE YOU MAHAL CRAIG...!

Mike Stoker

September 10, 2009

Dear Lisa,

Thanks for sharing that picture of Craig. That is the Craig I remember. I regret not calling him over the years. So Mark, you can expect a phone call from me pretty soon. I still miss Peeps. Craig used to get so frustrated at me when I mutilated the tomatoes!

Wedding Dance!

Lisa

September 10, 2009

Dear friends and family,

I'm so touched to see all of the well wishes to Donna, the kids and our extended family.

Each one of you means so very much and I thank you for your sentiments, well wishes and memories. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers as well.

We will all miss my brother, Craig so very much.

I'm sharing a picture which we all agree is one of our favorites. Craig's infectious smile and laugh - happy times.

My heart is with you all,
Lisa

Chuck Heinrich

September 10, 2009

Donna, Though we have never met, your husband was a super individual and along with his dad, two nicer guys cannot be found. My prayers are with you and your family at this time of sorrow and I will always remember the great times and conversations shared with them during the "Peep Years" at Rand and Thomas in Arlington Hts.
Chuck Heinrich (AHPD retired)

Lorna Bernal

September 9, 2009

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this most difficult time of loss...mahal na mahal kita Craig mahal...! we will miss you so much.

LORNA BERNAL

September 9, 2009

Please accept our deepest condolence at this most difficult time..We will keep you and your family in all our prayers. For you mahal...! Mahal na mahal kita Craig mahal. We will miss you so much.

September 9, 2009

Donna
All of us at US Commodities, offer our condolences, in your loss.
Jeannette, Don, Jason Dax and Fred

September 9, 2009

Donna
All of us at US Commodities, offer our condolences, in your loss.
Jeannette, Don, Jason Dax and Fred

September 8, 2009

dear ate donna and family, we always treasure all the goodness of our good samaritan friend CRAIG, we and my family symphaty to the death of craig, CONDOLENCE ate donna.. our prayers are with y0u all.. amor,fernand,brian,lorna,en-en,jimmy,lily,enteng

De'Lisa Turner

September 8, 2009

Craig was a light in the life of many and he was always about supporting a great cause, He was really special to me and to my sons and I know God has a good seat for him in heaven. and I too wish the world was yellow then all we have to do is love one another. my prayers are with you all.

Michael Dolan

September 8, 2009

Dear Donna and family, we (the Dolan family) have known Craig and his entire family for over 40 years and my brother Michael, David and I all had our turns working at Peep's at one time or another during our teenage years.

Craig was a good neighbor and great friend to all of us from the time we lived on Wilshire in Arlington Heights up though his move to Wheeling. Craig always had many friends and the ability to make people smile and laugh - which is a rare commodity. He will be sorely missed by all of us and everyone who knew him.

On behalf of the Dolan family, please accept our most sincere condolences for your loss.

Michael Dolan
Jim Dolan
David Dolan
Donald Dolan

Christina Danielkiewicz

September 8, 2009

Donna, Wally & Connie,
Be comforted that your husband/dad is now with God - in a better place w/ no worries. May he rest in peace.

September 8, 2009

please accept my condolences

September 8, 2009

Condolence on your loss of our friend . Bill and Weng Frantz

Lee Nejdl

September 8, 2009

Dear Donna and family,
Please except my condolences.
Craig was a friend since the 2nd grade. We had alot in common during those early days. I was also there with him at Peep's. I never worked there, but I'd come in sometimes and help cut tomatoes or onions, and shoot the breeze. He did love to talk!!
We lost touch for a while, but an phone call now and then brought us back.
I'm sorry that we've never met.Life happens. But know that he was a strong part of my life and we are all better people knowing him. I'm sorry for your lost and the loss of my friend.
Lee Nejdl

Sue Barrett

September 7, 2009

Dear Lisa and Family~
We are very sorry to hear of your loss. Keeping you in our hearts and prayers during this difficult time and in the days that lie ahead of you.

Sincerely,
Sue (posselt) & Bob Barrett
MJH Class of 1977

Mike Stoker

September 6, 2009

I am so sorry to hear about your loss. Many years have gone by but I still have a lot of great memories of time spent with Craig. I hope you can find some comfort in knowing he is in a better place and you will join him again someday. All of you will be in our thoughts and prayers.

Tom Price

September 6, 2009

Dear Donna and all the family,
Nancy and I want to send our deepest sympathy. We will keep you and your family in our prayers.

Scott Stuart

September 6, 2009

Donna, Connie and Walter,

Please find comfort that your husband and father is at rest safely in the hands of God. May He also bring you peace and comfort during this most difficult time.

Nelson Funeral Home (Park Ridge)

September 6, 2009

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

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