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PAULA STROBEL
NORMAL, Ill. — Paula J. Strobel, 70, of Normal, Illinois passed away Thursday November 24, 2016 in her home.
Paula was the daughter of Paul and Bernice (Blust) Moore. She grew up in Lima, Ohio where she graduated from Lima Central Catholic High School. She met Edward Strobel when she was working as a photographer for his brother's wedding and a year and half later they were married on April 1, 1967. He survives.
Family was the most important thing to Paula, she loved attending all of the grandchildren's events and performances. She also loved to travel, she and Ed traveled to many great locations including all but 3 of the Major League Baseball stadiums, her favorite teams were the Cubs and White Sox. In her spare time she loved to read and watch her favorite shows on TV, including cooking shows, Downton Abbey and Dancing with the Stars.
She is survived by her husband of almost 50 years, Ed; her loving children, Eric (Irva) Strobel of Alexandria, VA, Paul (Tamara) Strobel of Estacada, OR, Brian (Alice) Strobel of Yorkville, IL, Michelle (Pete) Hrubesky of Normal, IL and Heather (Ed) Berkheimer of Barnhart, MO; her loving grandchildren, Sam, Ben, Hannah Strobel, Rachel, Natalie Strobel, Elvicha Joy Strobel, Eddie, Emily and Tom Berkheimer, Kaylee and Kenzie Hrubesky.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
Cremation rites have been accorded.
Services are pending at East Lawn Funeral Home 1102 Airport Road Bloomington, IL., condolences may be made at eastlawn-bloomington.com.
Memorials may be made to the Salvation Army or Leukemia Research Foundation (allbloodcancers.org/donate)
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Memories and Condolences
for Paula Strobel
November 30, 2016
So very sorry to hear of Paula's passing. My prayer go with Ed and the entire family
Bob Welch
Pittsburgh,Pa
November 29, 2016
Sincerest sympathy to the family. I will cherish the many memories we had. She was a true gem and a special cousin.She will be missed. Chris(Riepenhoff)Conrad, Lima, Ohio
November 29, 2016
We are so sorry to hear of he passing of our cousin Paula. We remember good times at Paul and Bernie's house in Lima with her and the Blust family and her hearty laughter. Condolences to Ed and your family !
Barb Pace Elida, Ohio
Judi McManus Portage, Mi.
Lima Central Catholic High School
November 29, 2016
Our sympathy to Paula's family and friends.
November 29, 2016
Our hearts go out to the entire family. Paula was such a joyful person to be around. Prayers to you all. Jerry and Dianne Liebenstein (Normal.IL)
Linda Raufer
November 28, 2016
So sorry to hear of Paula's passing. I enjoyed working with Paula planing trips at AAA. I'll always remember her big smile and that pretty red hair. She was a joy to work with. My condolences to Ed and her entire family.
Larry and Jan Brinkman
November 28, 2016
Our Hearts go out to your entire family, Paula with her smile, laughter and wit has added so much to so many lives. We will all miss her.
Janet Mohrman
November 28, 2016
Paula was a bright spot in all of our lives. Paula had a great passion for life and a great sense of humor. She will be missed by all. You have our sympathy.
Rachel Bourke
November 28, 2016
Our deepest sympathy to Ed and Paula's entire family! Paula was so full of life and joy! She had a great sense of humor and brought the gift of laughter wherever she went. She will be greatly missed. Our loss is heaven's gain. Love and prayers for the family!
Jim and Rachel Bourke (Normal, IL)
Maralee morgan
November 27, 2016
With deep sympathy to Ed and Paula's entire family. Paula may be gone here on earth but she will live in your hearts forever and watch over you.
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