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John Strasky Obituary
Born: March 31, 1954
Died: July 28, 2016
John V. Strasky, Jr., 62, of Oswego, passed away on Thursday, July 28, 2016.
He was born on March 31, 1954, in Berwyn, Illinois, to the late John V. Sr. and Kathryn Marie Petrisko Strasky.
John earned his Bachelor's Degree from Northern Illinois University in DeKalb in marketing. He later married Paula Piasecki Johnson on September 21, 2008 at Arrowhead Golf Course in Wheaton. He attended Big Life Community Church in Oswego and previously Willow Creek Church in Barrington. There he was involved in bible study, various men's groups, and Campus Crusades for Christ (formerly C.R.U). John also worked part time providing customer service for Crossmark at local pet stores in Oswego and Yorkville.
He is survived by his wife, Paula; children, Joy (fianc Ryan), John III, and Caroline (fianc Ken); step-children, Britni, Erika, and Graham Johnson; sister, Kathy (Brad) Apple; niece Leah (John) Tebbe; nephew, Zachary (Lindsey) Apple; great-nephews, Gavin Robert and Emmett John Tebbe, and Dalton Scott and Wyatt Joseph Apple; and many friends.
Memorials can be made in John's name to Campus Crusades for Christ, c/o Bob Bleser, 169 Shaftesbury St., Carol Stream, IL 60188; Make-a-wish Foundation, 640 N. LaSalle Dr., Suite 280, Chicago, IL, 60654; Homeless Animal Rescue Team (H.A.R.T.), 18644 NW Frontage Rd, Shorewood, IL 60404.
A memorial service will be on Thursday, August 4, 2016 at 1:00 PM at Ginger Creek Community Church, 2850 Ginger Woods PKWY, Aurora, IL 60502.
For more information www.dunnfamilyfuneralhome.com or call 630-554-3888.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Evelyne Deckinger
February 1, 2017
John was a second cousin to me. I remember him fondly. Me son, Christopher was in his first wedding.
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Wendy Hayward
September 16, 2016
it is with a heavy heart that I heard of the loss of your husband John today. My heart goes out to you and your family.
Kate Hall
August 3, 2016
It was such a pleasure getting to know John these last few months. In spite of his illness, he had an amazing sense of grace and composure. I looked forward to his corny jokes and while I'll miss seeing him, I know he's made whole again in Jesus.
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