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James Strehlow Obituary

EUREKA - James Michael Strehlow, 43, of Eureka, Ill., passed away at 7:15 p.m. Monday, Feb. 16, 2015, in Eureka.

He was born on Oct. 13, 1971, in St. Paul, Minn., a son of Mike and Vicki Brown Strehlow. He married Cindy Hanley in East Peoria. She survives.

Also surviving are three children, Samuel Strehlow, Abby Strehlow and Gregory Strehlow, all of Eureka; his mother, Vicki Bushman of Eureka; his father, Mike (Laurie) Strehlow of Jacksonville, Fla.; two brothers, Brad (Renee) Strehlow of Eureka and Chris (Sheila) Strehlow of Metamora; one sister, Nikki (Jason) Hiatt of DeKalb, Ill.; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his stepfather, Stan Bushman.

James enjoyed music, computers and sports. He was an avid Minnesota Vikings fan.

A visitation will be today, Feb. 20, 2015, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Argo-Ruestman-Harris Funeral Home in Eureka. Cremation rites will be accorded.

Memorial contributions may be made to an education fund for his children, in care of Eureka Community Bank.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.argoruestmanharris.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Peoria Journal Star from Feb. 19 to Feb. 20, 2015.

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December 25, 2016

Merry Christmas..

Cris

February 15, 2016

Miss your goofy smile. :-)

Ed Autrey

February 21, 2015

I worked with Brad and just wanted to say how sorry I am for your families loss. May God bring peace to you all.

Janie Whitmer

February 19, 2015

Jim you were a sweet guy and a good friend you will be deeply missed
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