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Julia Strum Obituary

Strum, Julia (nee Guarascio), age 87, passed away peacefully October 16, 2011. Loving mother of Susan (Allan) Olson, William (Carol) Strum, and Robert (Tina) Strum. Dear grandmother of Erica (Robert) Mangers, Derek Strum, Madeline (Luis) Vega, Nicole (James) Woods, Danielle Strum, Justin Strum. Vibrant aunt to Herb, Irene, Linda, Mary, Donna, Diane and Karen. Dear sister of the late Joseph (Marge) Guarascio, the late James (Rose) Guarascio and Mary Ann (John) Addison. Great-grandmother to Jessica, Jake, Alexis, James, and Kal. Step-great-grandmother to Megan, Lindsay and Adrian. Great aunt to many. Preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Mary (Mae) Guarascio. Julia enjoyed life and loved her family above all else. She will be sorely missed. Private interment at St. Joseph Cemetery. Memorial service November 19, 1pm at Fox Valley Presbyterian Church, 227 East Side Drive, Geneva, IL. In lieu of flowers, donations to Alzheimer's Association.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Oct. 30, 2011.

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your sister

October 24, 2012

one year, one more candle. Miss you terribly.

Mary Ann & John Addison

November 2, 2011

My sister always believed in lighting candles for other people, here's another for you Sis.

Danielle Strum

November 2, 2011

Grandma...As much as I wish you were still here with us I know you are in a better place watching over us. Until we meet again you will be missed so so much but you have left me filled with many warm memories that will last a lifetime, especially your laugh and smiling face. Love you always, Danielle

ALLAN OLSON

November 1, 2011

Julia (Fumil to me), in the picture, just threw a football from her wheelchair (after catching it) at a family picnic. She always liked picnics and often organized them--along with Christmas and Mother's Day meals--so the family could get together. We miss her.

October 31, 2011

You left all of us with so many happy
memories Sis, your joyful spirit and your acceptance of life the way it was.Your easy laugh, the many memories,
and our infamous greyhound bus trip to Marinette, I treasure them all, My deepest sympathy to your family, you will be dearly missed by all, Your cuz, Bev

Donna Tammy

October 30, 2011

Thinking of Aunt Julia.

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