John Wayne Strobel Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

John Wayne Strobel, age 45, of rural Marion, IL, passed away at 4:38 p.m. on Wednesday, September 9, 2015, at his home. He was born on Monday, July 13, 1970, in Marion, IL the son of Kenneth Wayne and Elizabeth Jane (Allen) Strobel. John attended school in Marion and was a graduate of Marion High School Class of 1989. He had worked for 20 years for the City of Marion Water Department. He also several years ago, worked for a large hog farming operation near Logan, IL. He was of the Baptist faith and in his earlier years attended at Third Baptist Church of Marion, IL. John was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping, mushroom hunting in the spring, 4 wheeling, cooking and smoking food. He also enjoyed following NASCAR and had helped his father restore several classic cars. The many memories that were created will now be cherished by those he leaves behind. He is survived by his son, Tyler V. Strobel and daughter, Taylor N. Strobel; brother and sister-in-law, Matthew Allen and Cynthia Strobel and niece, Ashlyn Strobel all of Marion, IL, other extended family and many friends. He was preceded in death by his parents. Arrangements for John Wayne Strobel were entrusted to Wilson-McReynolds Funeral Home, 900 N. Court St., Marion, IL. The time of the visitation was from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 15, 2015, at the funeral home. During the time of visitation there was a “Reflection of Life” DVD Memorial Tribute featuring special people, places and events in John’s life was presented to the family and friends. Following the time of visitation the funeral service was at 7:00 p.m. with Rev. John Howat presiding. The prelude and postlude musical selections were recorded piano selections. Special vocal recorded musical selections presented during the service were “The Blues Man” by Hank Williams Jr., “Lead Me Home” by Jamey Johnson” and “Go Rest High on That Mountain” by Vince Gill. Interment was near his parents in Rose Hill Cemetery of Marion, IL on Thursday, September 17, 2015 at 8:00 a.m. For those who preferred, memorial contributions were made to “Wilson-McReynolds Funeral Home” to help with final expenses and mailed in care of Wilson-McReynolds Funeral Home, P.O. Box 370, Marion, IL 62959. Memorial envelopes were available at the funeral home. For additional information please contact the funeral home by calling 618-993-2131.

John Wayne Strobel

July 13, 1970 - September 9, 2015