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JERRI STRAIT Obituary
Born Aug. 12, 1947, in DeKalb, the daughter of Lloyd and June (Powell) Napier, Jerri Lyn married Robert G. Strait on Aug. 4, 2002, in La Grange.
Jerri Lyn graduated Aurora East High School in 1965. She was a nail technician and owned Foxy Fingers Salon in Naperville.
She is survived by her husband, Bob; son, Tim (Jeryl) Krantz of Somonauk; five daughters, Pam Krantz-Lee of Somonauk, Denise (Rob) Lammers of Somonauk, Tammy (Sal) Biundo of Sycamore, Candie Roberts of Leland, Shawnna Roberts of St. Charles; 10 grandchildren; sister, Dawn (Joe) Napier of Strawberry, Ariz.; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; sister, Sandy Oberhart; brother, Brad Napier; and grandparents, Raymond and Beryl Powell.
The funeral service will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, March 30, at Anderson Funeral Home, DeKalb, with the Rev. Robert Vaughn officiating. Burial will follow at Fairview Park Cemetery, DeKalb. Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday, March 29, at Anderson Funeral Home, DeKalb.
In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to the Jerri Lyn Strait Memorial Fund, sent in care of Anderson Funeral Home, P.O. Box 605, 2011 S. Fourth St., DeKalb, IL 60115.
For information, visit www.AndersonFuneralHomeLtd.com or call 815-756-1022.
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Memories and Condolences
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Linda Boeche
April 13, 2013
So sorry that I couldn't attend Jerri's wake. Hope you're doing well and that I will see you soon. Please keep in touch Bob.
Kelly Owens
March 29, 2013
Denise- I am so sorry for your loss. Please know you and your family are in my thoughts during this difficult time. A loss is never easy and the pain, although at times seems unbearable, will eventually pass. Her memory will live on forever through you.
March 28, 2013
Tammy ~ So sorry to hear of your mother's death. You & your family are in my prayers. Jan Loomer
Steve&Dorothy Sutton
March 27, 2013
Thoughts and memories of our childhood and growing up will always be with us. Rest In Peace Jerri.
Katie Stoddard
March 27, 2013
Tammy and Sal, you and your family are in my heart and prayers.
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