John R. Strodick

August 20, 1945 - June 12, 2017

John R. Strodick, age 71, of Herrin, IL, passed away of natural causes in the ManorCare East Nursing Care Center of Green Bay, WI, on Saturday, June 12, 2017. He was born on August 20, 1945, in Herrin, the son of John and Pearl (McKemie) Strodick. John attended school in Herrin and was a graduate Herrin High School. In 1974, John began working in the coal mines for Old Ben Coal near Ziegler, IL. He was a proud and active member of the United Mine Workers of America as well as an avid hunter and fisherman. John spent the last several decades with his partner, Patsy Adams from Herrin, until she passed away in 2009. He is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Rochelle & Cody Flores; sister, Violet Chambers; seven grandchildren, Scarlet Flores, Sebastian Flores, Ruby Flores, Dekota Strodick, Daytona Strodick, Joseph Pingel and Amanda (Smith) Franklin and nine great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Pearl (McKemie) Strodick; partner, Patsy Adams; son, Robert Strodick and two sisters, Hellen and Ellen Strodick. Arrangements for John R. Strodick have been entrusted to Wilson-McReynolds Funeral Home, 900 N. Court St., Marion, IL. The visitation will be from 1:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. on Monday, July 10, 2017, at the funeral home. Following the time of visitation the memorial service will be at 2:00 p.m. with Monsignor Ken Schaefer presiding. Interment will be in Herrin City Cemetery of Herrin, IL. For those who preferred memorial contributions may be made to the National Rifle Association and/or National Wildlife Refuge Association. Memorial contribution envelopes are available at the funeral home or may be mailed c/o Wilson-McReynolds Funeral Home, 900 N. Court St., Marion, IL 62959. For additional information please contact the funeral home by calling 618-993-2131.