Lillian M. Strike, 91, of Sterling, IL, died November 29, 2022, at Allure of Sterling.
Lillian was born October 1, 1931, the daughter of Harvey and Elizabeth (Fredericks) Wagner. She married Eugene Strike on June 23, 1963, at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Sterling. Lillian worked at Lawrence Brothers in Sterling for 43 years until her retirement. She enjoyed roller skating, dancing, cooking, gardening, and day trips to dinner theaters.
Survivors include her husband Eugene; sister Katherine Janssen of Morrison, IL; brother-in-law, Arlyn (Bert) Strike of DeKalb, IL; sister-in-law, Nyla (Jim) Schmadeke of Ankeny, IA; several nieces and nephews.
Lillian was preceded in death by her parents; brothers-in-law, Merle Strike and Robert Janssen.
Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m., Monday December 5, 2022, at Schilling Funeral Home & Cremation in Sterling, IL.
Visitation will be from 10:00 to11:00 a.m., one hour prior to the funeral.
Burial will take place immediately following, at Oak Knoll Memorial Park in Sterling, IL.
A memorial has been established to St. Paul Lutheran Church in Sterling, IL.
Condolences may be sent to www.schillingfuneralhome.com.