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Gerald Strong Obituary
Gerald P. Strong, 58, of Prairie View, passed away Feb. 6, 2008, beloved husband of Linhui; loving father of Michelle and Marc. Gerald was a pharmacist for Vista Medical Center East in Waukegan, IL and retired Captain of the U.S. Army. Visitation will be held on Saturday, Feb. 16, 2008 from 9 a.m. until the time of funeral at 11 a.m. at Kelley & Spalding Funeral Home, 1787 Deerfield Rd., Highland Park, IL 60035. Interment North Shore Garden of Memories, North Chicago, IL. For info please call Kelley and Spalding Funeral Home at 847-831-4260 or www.kelleyspaldingfuneralhome.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Gerald Strong
Eric H. Troutman
March 3, 2008
Sorry to hear about Geralds passing. It has been some years since we shared so much "family history". I enjoyed his company the few times we got together. He will be missed.
MSG Art Misiewicz
February 18, 2008
We served together in the USAR's 801st General Hospital 30 years ago. You are remembered. Godspeed
A VISIT WITH GERRY IN OCT 07
STEPHANIE ROSKY
February 16, 2008
SAYING FAREWELL
Grief never ends, But it changes. It’s a passage, Not a place to stay.
The sense of loss Must give way, If we’re to value The life that was lived.
Grief is not a sign of weakness, Nor a lack of faith, It is the price of love.
Gloria Henke
February 15, 2008
I'm so sorry to hear about Jerry. I always enjoyed talking to him when I visited. He found so much enjoyment in researching his family history. My condolences to Lin Hui, Michelle, and Mark.
Gerry-Dad-Stephanie-Gerry many years ago
Stephanie Rosky
February 15, 2008
MEMORIES
We thought of you with love today,
But that is nothing new.
We thought about you yesterday,
And the days before that, too.
We think of you in silence.
We often speak your name.
Now all we have is memories,
And your picture in a frame.
Your memory is our keepsake,
With which we'll never part.
God has you in His Keeping.
We have you in our Heart.
.
Robert E Strock
February 14, 2008
Gerald was a tremendous help in recording his Troutman lineage. I enjoyed his many letters with family information and old photos to be added to our Troutman research. Esther and I remember his visit to Dalton, Ohio when he was in the Wooster area doing research. We will remember him well for his hand written research in the days of computer e-mails
Thanks to his children for their call.
Bob Strock
A distant Troutman cousin to Gerald Patrick (Troutman) Strong
Jerry and Carol Ann Collins
February 13, 2008
I worked with Gerald for 25 years at the hospital pharmacy. He helped me start researching my family history. He was a true and valued friend. Carol and I will miss him always.
Ginny Mendoza
February 13, 2008
We will miss your quick wit and upbeat/gruff personality. You brought much life to us at work. - you are well and truly missed.
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