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HELEN DIANE STRYKER
1965 - 2020
HELEN DIANE STRYKER
1965 - 2020
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BORN
1965
DIED
2020
HELEN STRYKER Obituary
Helen Diane Stryker, 55, of Sycamore, Illinois, died Saturday, November 7, 2020, at Kishwaukee Hospital.
She was born September 25, 1965 in DeKalb, Illinois, the daughter of Wayne and Hazel (Hart) Stryker.
Helen enjoyed swimming, golf and basketball.
She is survived by her brothers, David (Mary) Stryker, Duane (Becky) Stryker and Jerry Stryker; her sisters, Linda Gorbet, Ann Prestegaard, Kathy Stryker, Donna (Don) Jarman and Peggy (Chris) Brotzman; 23 nieces and nephews; 11 great-nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her mother and father; brother-in-laws, Gene Gorbet and Henry Prestegaard.
A Private Funeral Service will be held at Anderson Funeral Home in DeKalb with Fr. Dean Russell of St. Mary Catholic Church celebrating. Burial will follow at St. James Calvary Cemetery in Lee, Illinois.
In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to the Opportunity House, 357 North California Street, Sycamore, Illinois 60178, in memory of Helen Diane Stryker.
For information, visit www.AndersonFuneralHomeLtd.com or call 815-756-1022.
12 Entries
Terry Petit
November 14, 2020
Our daughter was friends with Helen and we’ve had the pleasure of getting to know her. We’re so sorry for your loss. She will be missed. She was a gentle and kind woman.
Terry Petit
November 14, 2020
Our daughter was friends with Helen and we’ve had the pleasure of getting to know her. We’re so sorry for your loss. She will be missed. She was a gentle and kind woman.
Shari Malm
November 13, 2020
My prayers are for the family. Helen used to come into our store occasionally (Christian Connection). She had such a sweet spirit.
Vicki Fogle
November 13, 2020
Duane and Becky,
Prayers for your family in this time of sadness. We did not have the joy of meeting Helen, her smile shows me that she was was always ready for an adventure. Hugs, Vicki (Seisser) and Gene Fogle
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Anna Kurtzman
November 12, 2020
I enjoyed getting to know Helen when she was part of the Boy Scout Crew at OH. She was always willing to try new things and seemed to like when we we would sew and do other crafts. I am truly sorry to hear of her passing- I will miss her.
Melissa Lawrenz (Orlando)
November 11, 2020
We are so sorry for your loss. Grew up with Stryker family in Waterman until 1988. Our sincere condolences to the family.
Melissa Orlando-Lawrenz
Kay Mullins
November 11, 2020
Wayne and Hazel, such good friend of my parents, the Bokey’s from Waterman. Please accept my sympathy to the Stryker family from our family.
Bill meredith
November 11, 2020
She was always fun to be around will be missed
Justin Difazzio
November 10, 2020
Helen was always a ray of sunshine at any family gathering. She was full of love that she was never afraid to give, and we all loved her. I’ll most fondly remember the letters she wrote to me way back when she worked at Winn-Dixie.
Angela
November 10, 2020
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Suzie Dolaz Anderson
November 10, 2020
Love you Helen !!! ❤Rest In Peace! PrYers and thoughts to your family!
Wendy Tuma Struck
November 10, 2020
Linda and family, I was so sad to learn of Helen's passing. I am praying for all of you at this difficult time. May God comfort you with many happy memories.
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