Visitation Information

Florence B Strong

Passed away on March 11, 2021

On March 11, 2021, beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother Florence B. Strong left this world to join her husband in heaven, Emil Strong, whom she was married to for almost 63 years until this death in 2013.  Emil and his “Charlie” are once again reunited.

She leaves behind her sons David (Sandy) of Richmond, TX and Michael (Marilyn) of Las Vegas, NV.  Florence is also survived by her grandchildren John Strong, Katie (Dave) Carner, Jeff Strong and Emily Strong.  Florence was great-grandmother of 5—Kaylin and Matthew Strong, Olivia and Aidan Carner and Olivia Strong.  She is also survived by her sister, Carol (Richard) Kozlowski and many nieces and nephews.

Florence worked for many years for the Illinois Central Gulf Hospital Association. Outside of her job, she worked tirelessly for those in need. She had a pantry for years that she used to make Thanksgiving baskets for the less fortunate. She helped many people through the St. Vincent De Paul Society at her church. After her retirement she visited people in a nursing home almost every day. She touched so many lives that she was fondly referred to as Mother Theresa of St. John. In spite of her very busy life, Florence took the time to enjoy camping, working in her gardens and feeding wildlife, sewing, crocheting and reading lots of books.

Visitation Thursday, March 18, 2021 from 9:00 am until time of Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 am DIRECTLY at St. John the Evangelist Church – Day Chapel 11301 W. 93^rd Ave. (Corner of 93^rd and 41).  Inurnment private.  Arrangements entrusted to Elmwood Funeral Chapel, St. John.  For more information 219-365-3474 or www.elmwoodchapel.com