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John Strauss Obituary
Born: Feb. 3, 1969; in Hennepin County, MN
Died: Jan. 6, 2015; in Winfield, IL
John G. Strauss, age 45, of West Chicago, died suddenly on Tuesday, January 6, 2015 at Central DuPage Hospital.
He was born on February 3, 1969, in Hennepin County Minnesota. After moving to Illinois, John grew up in the Hoffman Estates area. He graduated from Northern Illinois University, where he met his bride-to-be, Mary Keating of Joliet. They were married on February 15, 1997, and lived in West Chicago, IL. He and his wife had three lovely children; all inherited his love for sports.
John was a kind and passionate man, especially when it came to his family and their sporting adventures. Not only did John love to play sports, he enjoyed coaching his children's soccer, basketball and softball teams. When he wasn't coaching, he could always be found on the sidelines.
He held the position of Director of Sales and worked for Sound Incorporated in Naperville for the past ten years.
He is survived by his wife, Mary (Keating); and his three children, Allison, Anna, and John Anthony; his mother, Gene Marie Abel (Chuck Abel) of McHenry, IL; his father, John S. Strauss (Deirdre Schanen) of Campton Hills; and his brother, Ryan (Patti) Strauss of Campton Hills and their children, Domenick and Georgia. He was the dearest son-in-law of Tony and Harriet Keating; and brother-in-law of Patrick and Cindy Keating.
In addition to his family, John had many friends. Once you were a friend of John's, you were always a friend.
Visitation will be held Monday, January 12, 2015, from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m., at the Yurs Funeral Home in St. Charles. Burial will be at Resurrection Cemetery in Geneva. Funeral Mass will be held on Tuesday, January 13, 2015, at 10:00 a.m., at St. John Neumann Church, St. Charles, 2900 E. Main Street, St. Charles.
Memorial donations may be made to a fund being established for his children or the American Heart Association.
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Robert Mitera
January 13, 2015
Very sorry to hear about John's passing. I knew him at HEHS and have great memories of him. I will keep you all in our thoughts and prayers.
Elaine & Chuck Dobra
January 12, 2015
We are so sorry for your loss and we will keep you and your family in our prayers.
Martha Schreiber
January 12, 2015
Mary, we are so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in our prayers.
Martha and Curt Schreiber
January 12, 2015
Mary and Children and Mr. & Mrs. Keating,
My heart goes out to you all on the passing of a GREAT HUSBAND, FATHER AND SON-IN-LAW !!! It is so hard to express how I truly feel. Mary, you and I have known each other since H.S. I have a GREAT SOULMATE too,Brent, which we have been together since Aug. '88, but married since 1995. Danielle, our daughter is 11 1/2 and our son, Wyatt is 8 1/2, so I really feel for you. My prayers and thoughts are with you all. My parents, George and Judy Dehm extend their sympathy,as well as my sisters Catherine and Suzanne and my brother, John Paul.
Remember our Lord is with you all, so lean on Him. I know you all have faith in Him. John isn't a child anymore but remember Mark 10:13-16, "Let the little children come unto me and don't hinder them." Keep the pictures and stories etc. flowing and John is still there. We prayed for you all @ our church yesterday. Congrats to your son and his team on winning their game and dedicating it to John. Made me cry, but you know they always say, "out of the mouths of babes". They keep us going and will help keeping you strong. Take care my friend and the rest of you and GOD as well as the rest of us will keep you all in our prayers and thoughts. Need something, please reach out.
Sheila Marie(Dehm) Urton Class of '88
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Chad Welch
January 11, 2015
Mary I'm so sorry for your loss. John was one of the good ones, he will be missed.
Julie Pemrick
January 11, 2015
We are so sorry for your families loss. Our prayers and thoughts are with you and all your family.
Kathy White
January 10, 2015
Mary, I am so sorry for you and your family's loss of John. You are in my prayers and thoughts. May your faith be your strength.
Karen Krizka Meyers
January 9, 2015
Sending prayers and love to the Strauss family
American Heart Association
January 9, 2015
May your memories of the wonderful times you shared with your loved one comfort you and your family, today and always.
Lisa Morrison
January 9, 2015
Such a wonderful husband and father. It is quite evident that family was everything to him. Taken from us much too soon. Thoughts and prayers to the entire Keating and Strauss families.
Joe McKeown
January 9, 2015
My Prayers & thoughts are with John's wife & children. I knew John from business but could tell he was a great family man. He will be greatly missed
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