Strandquist, Emil T. age 85, beloved husband of the late Loretta (nee Drinane), loving father of Richard (Joanne), Elaine Newton, Christine Strandquist (Steven Williams), Paul (JoJo) and Emil Jr. (Christine) Strandquist, dearest grandfather of Lauren, Thomas, Megan, Caitlin, Brian, Evan, Maggie, Brad, Maureen and Conor, dear brother of the late Norman (Patricia) and Florence (Robert) Keyes, fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. A retired 30 year employee of Fisher Body Works-GM. Veteran U.S. Army Staff Sergeant in the Pacific Theatre. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Lung Association. Funeral Thursday, 9:45 a.m, from Thomas McInerney's Sons Funeral Home, 7901 S. Komensky Ave., to St. Germaine Church for Mass of the Resurrection at 10:30 a.m. Visitation Wednesday, 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. 773-585-0702To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
6 Entries
Kelly Thomas
March 5, 2006
Emil, Chris and family sorry to hear about your loss. Your in our thoughts and prayers. Kelly and Ryan Thomas
Lesley Olsen
March 3, 2006
Elaine and family, I have such fond memories of your Dad and Mom. I am so sorry for your loss.
THOMAS NEWTON
March 1, 2006
I am going to miss Emil. He was always great to me. We always got along well. Have one on me, up there with Lorretta, my friend. Tom Newton.
Sheila Wyma
March 1, 2006
I'm very sorry to hear of your loss. May God be with you lin your time of loss. Sheila Wyma
Sue Schmudde(Orzula)
March 1, 2006
It won't be the same not seeing Emil through the dining room window...my Mom waved hello everyday. Or popping in with some lunch or dinner. Well at least he is at home with Loretta now.
The Orzula Family (next door)
Bob Nowlin
February 28, 2006
In sympathy to Elaine and Christine and their immediate and extended family.
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