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Shirley Strom

1934 - 2016

BORN

1934

DIED

2016

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Blake Lamb Funeral Home - Oak Lawn

4727 West 103rd Street

Oak Lawn, Illinois

Shirley Strom Obituary

Strom, Shirley Joan (nee Knoll) Age 81; beloved wife of late David T. Strom; loving, beautiful mother of 9 children, Cindy (Tom) Lukas, Donna (John) Gramm, Eric (Polly) Strom, Derek (Debbie) Strom, Audrey Mendoza, Sven (Dawn) Strom, Curt (Traci) Strom, Heidi (Ray) Dryier and the late Keith (Mary) Strom; proud grandmother of 20; great-grandmother of 5; dearest baby sister of Donald Knoll and Carol (Knoll) Kubis. Shirley put others before herself; she was kind, selfless, loving and wore a smile every day. Shirley loved animals, gambling and swimming. We will honor her in life by carrying on her wonderful gift to LOVE! At her request, no services will be held. Memorials may be made to Palos Hospice. Info. 708-636-1193 or www blakelamboaklawn.com.



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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Apr. 3, 2016.

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Ginger & Dave Yaksic

April 4, 2016

Dave and I send our deepest sympathies. My mom is showing her around heaven now. We will all miss her.

April 4, 2016

To the Strom Family ,My deepest Sympathy. Shirley was my Pullman Tech classmate. I will never forget the many luncheons we shared.It was my pleasure to know both Shirley & Dave. Sincerely, Marianne Badali Tholl & Family.

Valerie and Steve Ercegovich

April 3, 2016

To the Strom Family, our deepest sympathy for the loss of your loved one.

Peggy Cain

April 3, 2016

To the Strom Family, She was a great lady and will be missed by all. My thoughts are with you.

Michele Knoll Puzas

April 3, 2016

Larry & I are so very sorry for your loss. I'll miss my lovely, loving, generous Aunt.

Linda Perryman-Phelps

April 2, 2016

To the Strom Family,
I'm so very sorry for your loss, may you find peace during this most difficult time.

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