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219 South Main St. Cherry, IL 61317 Across From Holy Trinity Church. |
Recent Services
Trudy I. Kerrick, 84, of Princeton, passed away on Wednesday, April 9, 2025 in Liberty Village Manor Court of Princeton with her family by her side.
Services will be held 11 a.m., Tuesday, April 22, in the New Hope Church of The Nazarene with Pastor Laura Tanner officiating. Interment will follow in Elm Lawn Memorial Park, Princeton. Her family will receive friends from 10 a.m. until the time of services Tuesday in the church. Arrangements are through The Fiocchi Funeral Home, Princeton. Private online condolences may be left for her family at www.FiocchiFuneralHomes.com.
Trudy was born on October 31, 1940 in Knoxville, Iowa, to Everett and Marjorie (Moore) McNulty. She had worked as office manager for Prairie View Nursing Home, as accounting officer at Walmart, and as an EMT for the Sheffield Rescue Unit. She enjoyed needle work, crossword puzzles, reading and studying The Bible, reading a variety of books, and gardening.
She is survived by: her daughter, Jene (Thomas) Kinsley of Princeton; her son, David Kerrick of Princeton; and 2 nieces, Lisa (James) McMillin and Kelly McNulty.
She was preceded by: her parents; and her brother, Lawrence.
Memorials may be directed to The New Hope Church of The Nazarene.
Carol Ann (Dyer) Angel
October 13, 1943 - January 12, 2025
‘Life of Riley to an Angel’
The Early Years. Carol Ann was born in Louisville, Kentucky to proud parents Nancy Ann and William Carl Dyer. Carol Ann was the third of four children and only daughter; older brothers are Lee and Harvey, younger brother is Larry. Carol spent her childhood on the family farm in Princeton, Illinois. She graduated from Princeton High School, earning scholarships to attend The University of Illinois. At U of I, Carol met her first husband, Michael Riley, DVM.
Motherhood was Carol’s first career. All of her love, time and skills were devoted to her young family and husband. After her children reached adulthood, Carol graduated to her second career- school teacher. Carol returned to Princeton and married longtime Princeton resident Roger Angel, thus going from the life of Riley to an Angel.
Carol’s third career was as a nursing assistant at Goldwater Care, formerly Aperion Care, in Princeton. The excellent care at Goldwater would prove invaluable as Carol’s final two years were spent there after suffering a stroke in 2022.
Carol’s children Timothy, Nancy, Michael, Mary and Christopher and five grandchildren, siblings, cousins and friends will miss her very much!
Burial for Carol Ann will be held on
Saturday April 12, 2025 at 1:00 pm
Elm Lawn Cemetery
Princeton, Il 61356
Arrangements are through the Fiocchi Funeral Home.
James A. VanAutreve, 62, of Spring Valley, passed away on Thursday, March 27, 2025 in his home. There will be no services at this time. Arrangements are through The Fiocchi Funeral Home.
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.
Services will be held 11 a.m., Tuesday, April 22, in the New Hope Church of The Nazarene with Pastor Laura Tanner officiating. Interment will follow in Elm Lawn Memorial Park, Princeton. Her family will receive friends from 10 a.m. until the time of services Tuesday in the church. Arrangements are through The Fiocchi Funeral Home, Princeton. Private online condolences may be left for her family at www.FiocchiFuneralHomes.com.
Trudy was born on October 31, 1940 in Knoxville, Iowa, to Everett and Marjorie (Moore) McNulty. She had worked as office manager for Prairie View Nursing Home, as accounting officer at Walmart, and as an EMT for the Sheffield Rescue Unit. She enjoyed needle work, crossword puzzles, reading and studying The Bible, reading a variety of books, and gardening.
She is survived by: her daughter, Jene (Thomas) Kinsley of Princeton; her son, David Kerrick of Princeton; and 2 nieces, Lisa (James) McMillin and Kelly McNulty.
She was preceded by: her parents; and her brother, Lawrence.
Memorials may be directed to The New Hope Church of The Nazarene.
Carol Ann (Dyer) Angel
October 13, 1943 - January 12, 2025
‘Life of Riley to an Angel’
The Early Years. Carol Ann was born in Louisville, Kentucky to proud parents Nancy Ann and William Carl Dyer. Carol Ann was the third of four children and only daughter; older brothers are Lee and Harvey, younger brother is Larry. Carol spent her childhood on the family farm in Princeton, Illinois. She graduated from Princeton High School, earning scholarships to attend The University of Illinois. At U of I, Carol met her first husband, Michael Riley, DVM.
Motherhood was Carol’s first career. All of her love, time and skills were devoted to her young family and husband. After her children reached adulthood, Carol graduated to her second career- school teacher. Carol returned to Princeton and married longtime Princeton resident Roger Angel, thus going from the life of Riley to an Angel.
Carol’s third career was as a nursing assistant at Goldwater Care, formerly Aperion Care, in Princeton. The excellent care at Goldwater would prove invaluable as Carol’s final two years were spent there after suffering a stroke in 2022.
Carol’s children Timothy, Nancy, Michael, Mary and Christopher and five grandchildren, siblings, cousins and friends will miss her very much!
Burial for Carol Ann will be held on
Saturday April 12, 2025 at 1:00 pm
Elm Lawn Cemetery
Princeton, Il 61356
Arrangements are through the Fiocchi Funeral Home.
James A. VanAutreve, 62, of Spring Valley, passed away on Thursday, March 27, 2025 in his home. There will be no services at this time. Arrangements are through The Fiocchi Funeral Home.
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.
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