Caroline Strutzel

Caroline Strutzel (nee Ermel), 100, formerly of Oak Park and Elgin. Beloved wife of 56 years to the late Paul; loving mom of John (the late Emma) and David (Carol); cherished grandmother of Damien, Sabrina, Matthew, Lindsay, Nicholas and great-grandmother of 10; dear daughter of the late Frederick W. and Julienne (nee Kientz) Ermel, kind sister of the late Louis Ermel and aunt and great-aunt to many. A memorial mass will be held privately at a later date. Inurnment Mt. Hope Cemetery. Arrangements and cremation by Countryside Funeral Home and Crematory, 950 South Bartlett Rd, Bartlett.