Pamela Jean Stritzel Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Pamela J. Stritzel, age 67, of rural Marion, IL passed away peacefully at 2:38 a.m. on Thursday, December 29, 2016, in Memorial Hospital of Carbondale, IL. She was born on Saturday, February 12, 1949, in Marion, the daughter of William and Bernice Lillian (Penrod) Kneezel. Pam attended school in Marion and was a graduate of Marion High School Class of 1967. She continued her education by attending the Marion School of Cosmetology and became a Licensed Cosmetologist upon graduation. Early in her career she worked in some of the areas salons but the majority of her career owned and operated a salon in her home. She was united in marriage to Joe Dean Stritzel on Saturday, September 28, 1968, in the First Baptist Church of Marion and together they have shared the last 48 years of marriage. Pam was a member of the Southern Illinois Worship Center located south of Herrin, IL. In her spare time she enjoyed cooking, sewing and was an accomplished artist. She enjoyed folk painting especially on garden landscape stones and gourds. Her faith and family were a very important part of her life. She enjoyed taking care of her home and seeing to the needs of her family and was always interested in all of their many activities, especially those of her grandchildren. The many memories that were created will now be cherished by those she leaves behind. She is survived by her husband, Joe Dean Stritzel of Marion; son and daughter-in-law, Garrett and Brenda Stritzel of Carterville, IL; daughter and son-in-law, Julie and Tim McSwain of Herrin; four grandchildren, Luke and Tyler Stritzel of Carterville and Caleb and Rachel McSwain of Herrin; three sisters and one brother-in-law, Jane Reynolds, Kathy Tanner and her husband David and Margaret Gwaltney all of Marion; brother, Billy Kneezel of Marion; sister-in-law, Janet Chapman and her husband Doug of Belvidere, IL; brother-in-law, Ron Emery of Marion, other extended family and many friends. She was preceded in death by her parents and sister, Janet Emery. Arrangements for Pamela J. Stritzel were entrusted to Wilson-McReynolds Funeral Home, 900 N. Court St., Marion, IL. The visitation was from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. on Monday, January 2nd at the funeral home. During the time of visitation a “Reflection of Life” DVD Memorial Tribute was presented to the family and friends. The funeral service was at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, January 3, 2017, at Wilson-McReynolds Funeral Home, 900 N. Court St., Marion, IL with Pastor Jason McKinnies and Pastor Kerry Cox presiding. The prelude and postlude musical selections were presented by pianist Lori Creamer. Special recorded vocal musical selections presented during the service were “Your Love Broke Through” by Keith Green, “One Day at a Time” by Cristy Lane and “I Can Only Imagine” by MercyMe. Interment followed in Rose Hill Cemetery of Marion. Pallbearers were Tom Gooch, Tom Simpson, Mike Bond, Dan Hendrickson, Wendell Stritzel and John Gordon. Following the committal service at the cemetery the family and friends gathered at the Christian Life Church of Herrin, IL for a meal and continued time of fellowship and support. For those who preferred, memorial contributions were made to “Love Goes Ministry”, an outreach ministry of Southern Illinois Worship Center that benefits children. Memorial contribution envelopes were available at the funeral home or were mailed in care of Wilson-McReynolds Funeral Home, 900 N. Court Street, Marion, IL 62959. For additional information please contact the funeral home by calling 618-993-2131.

Pamela Jean Stritzel

February 12, 1949 - December 29, 2016