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Fiocchi -Jensen Funeral Home
208 South Euclid Ave. Princeton, IL 61356 Across From Princeton High School. |
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Fiocchi Funeral Home
219 South Main St. Cherry, IL 61317 Across From Holy Trinity Church. |
Recent Services
Thomas A. Strykowski, 65, of Princeton, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, March 7 th , 2025,
in his home.
Thomas, better known as Tommi Stryk, was born on December 14 th , 1959, to Joseph and Theresa Strykowski (Walkowski). He was born and raised in Lombard, Illinois, and lived part of his life in California, where he fell in love with the mountains. Later in life, he returned to Illinois
where he would eventually settle down and raise his three children.
He is survived by his children, Samantha Strykowski, Cynthia (Christopher) Nicezyporuk, and Rebecca Strykowski (Tyler Eden); and his sister, Janice Turskey. Beyond immediate and extended family, he had many friends that he had made over the years.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Throughout his life, he worked the music circuit, assisting with all things lighting and sound. Anyone that met Tommi could easily see how passionate he was about music, given the amount of stories he would share. He worked in the telecommunications field most of his life and truly
found his niche. He was the go-to person for all technological things, leading to the creation of his long-term home business, Home Entertainment Xperts. He is remembered for his unique sense of humor, fantastic cooking abilities, embarrassing haggling skills, love of good deals and food, and devotion to his daughters. He will be loved, missed, and remembered always.
Private services will be held at a later date. Arrangements are through Fiocchi-Jensen Funeral Home, Princeton. Private online condolences may be left for his family at www.FiocchiFuneralHomes.com.
Memorials may be directed to his family.
Susan M. Martin, 76, of Ladd, IL died Tuesday March 4, 2025 at 5:47 p.m. in Pontiac, IL.
Cremation rites will be accorded and a memorial Mass will be held on Friday March 14, 2025 at 11 a.m. at Holy Trinity Church, Cherry, IL with Fr. Ronald Margherio officiating. Visitation will be held at the church from 9:30 a.m. until 11 a.m. Memorials in Susan’s name may be made to Hall Township Food Pantry or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Fiocchi Funeral Home in Cherry, IL is handling the arrangements.
Susan was born on September 2, 1948 in Spring Valley, Illinois, a daughter of Joseph D. and Jean E. (Volpini) Martin. Survivors include four brothers, Joe (Georgann) Martin of Limon, Colorado, Tim (Kathy) Martin of Ladd, Illinois, Pat (Lisa) Martin of Pontiac, Illinois, and Jeff (Trish) Martin of Indian Land, South Carolina; one sister-in-law, Jan Martin of Ladd, Illinois; best known as “Auntie” to sixteen nieces and nephews, Dan (Kristin) Martin, Mike (Kellan) Martin, Julie (Nick) Heitman, John (Darcy) Martin, Steve Martin, Becky (Jason) Phillips, Marissa (Jeff) Delgado, Annie Martin, Mollie (Brian) Baranowski, Maggie Martin, Jane (Nate) Anderson, Peter Martin, Megan (Channing)Bass, Kristy Martin, Emily Martin, and Erin Martin; and eleven great nieces and nephews, Owen, Max, Thea, Ellie, Emmy, Kate, Quinn, Lily, Lucy, Mario, and Lucas.
Susan was preceded in death by her parents, and one brother, Tom Martin.
Susan had been employed at Spring Valley Super Market, Bergner’s, Von Maur, and Harris Teeter. Susan loved spending time with her family and playing the role of Mr. Magic for all of her nieces and nephews.
in his home.
Thomas, better known as Tommi Stryk, was born on December 14 th , 1959, to Joseph and Theresa Strykowski (Walkowski). He was born and raised in Lombard, Illinois, and lived part of his life in California, where he fell in love with the mountains. Later in life, he returned to Illinois
where he would eventually settle down and raise his three children.
He is survived by his children, Samantha Strykowski, Cynthia (Christopher) Nicezyporuk, and Rebecca Strykowski (Tyler Eden); and his sister, Janice Turskey. Beyond immediate and extended family, he had many friends that he had made over the years.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Throughout his life, he worked the music circuit, assisting with all things lighting and sound. Anyone that met Tommi could easily see how passionate he was about music, given the amount of stories he would share. He worked in the telecommunications field most of his life and truly
found his niche. He was the go-to person for all technological things, leading to the creation of his long-term home business, Home Entertainment Xperts. He is remembered for his unique sense of humor, fantastic cooking abilities, embarrassing haggling skills, love of good deals and food, and devotion to his daughters. He will be loved, missed, and remembered always.
Private services will be held at a later date. Arrangements are through Fiocchi-Jensen Funeral Home, Princeton. Private online condolences may be left for his family at www.FiocchiFuneralHomes.com.
Memorials may be directed to his family.
Susan M. Martin, 76, of Ladd, IL died Tuesday March 4, 2025 at 5:47 p.m. in Pontiac, IL.
Cremation rites will be accorded and a memorial Mass will be held on Friday March 14, 2025 at 11 a.m. at Holy Trinity Church, Cherry, IL with Fr. Ronald Margherio officiating. Visitation will be held at the church from 9:30 a.m. until 11 a.m. Memorials in Susan’s name may be made to Hall Township Food Pantry or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Fiocchi Funeral Home in Cherry, IL is handling the arrangements.
Susan was born on September 2, 1948 in Spring Valley, Illinois, a daughter of Joseph D. and Jean E. (Volpini) Martin. Survivors include four brothers, Joe (Georgann) Martin of Limon, Colorado, Tim (Kathy) Martin of Ladd, Illinois, Pat (Lisa) Martin of Pontiac, Illinois, and Jeff (Trish) Martin of Indian Land, South Carolina; one sister-in-law, Jan Martin of Ladd, Illinois; best known as “Auntie” to sixteen nieces and nephews, Dan (Kristin) Martin, Mike (Kellan) Martin, Julie (Nick) Heitman, John (Darcy) Martin, Steve Martin, Becky (Jason) Phillips, Marissa (Jeff) Delgado, Annie Martin, Mollie (Brian) Baranowski, Maggie Martin, Jane (Nate) Anderson, Peter Martin, Megan (Channing)Bass, Kristy Martin, Emily Martin, and Erin Martin; and eleven great nieces and nephews, Owen, Max, Thea, Ellie, Emmy, Kate, Quinn, Lily, Lucy, Mario, and Lucas.
Susan was preceded in death by her parents, and one brother, Tom Martin.
Susan had been employed at Spring Valley Super Market, Bergner’s, Von Maur, and Harris Teeter. Susan loved spending time with her family and playing the role of Mr. Magic for all of her nieces and nephews.
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