Obituaries

Jerry L. Strode

January 18th, 1941 – March 4th, 2024

Jerry L. Strode, 83, of Marietta, IL, went home to be with his Lord at 2:25 am on Monday, March 4, 2024 at his home in Marietta. He was born on January 18, 1941 in Springfield, IL, the son of Charles and Ethel Strode. Jerry married Sharon Colelasure. Sharon preceded Jerry in death on May 9, 2016. He later married Karen McDivitt on June 23, 2020. She survives.

Also surviving are his two sons; Jared (and Carol) Strode and Derek (and Rachel) Strode, both of Marietta, one daughter; Brittany (and Darren) Ishmael of Effingham, IL, 5 granddaughters, 1 grandson, two brothers; Tom (and Donna) Strode of Florida and Charles “Chuck” (and Donna) Strode of Springfield, IL, one sister, Sandra (and Bob) of Kilbourne, IL, and numerous nieces and nephews.

Along with his wife Sharon, Jerry is preceded in death by his parents and brother, Rick Strode.

He was a 1959 graduate of Lanphier High School in Springfield. He started the Avenue Glass Shop with his brother, Tom, and at one point in time; it was the largest glass business in Springfield. He later went on to farm. Jerry owned numerous different farms before buying his most recent farm in Marietta where he resided.

Cremation rites have been accorded. A celebration of life will be held at a later date.

Condolences

March 5th, 2024

Our deepest sympathy to the Strode family in the pasting of Jerry. God Bless Everyone. Lorenda (Schnarr) & Alvin Spilker.

March 6th, 2024

I sure will miss him.
He's been a kind friend to me through the 5 years I new him.
Karen is such a a close and dear friend too.
She really needs our love support and care.
Prayers go out to her and his family.

March 6th, 2024

Karen I am so sorry to hear of Jerry's passing. I know you will really miss him. Hugs. Linda Schneider

March 6th, 2024

Karen I am so sorry to hear of Jerry's passing. I know you will really miss him. Hugs. Linda Schneider

March 6th, 2024

Karen and family, so sorry for your family's loss. Thoughts and prayers are with you. Jim and Deb Park

May 6th, 2024

He was so kind hearted to me.
I just miss him already because really friends are hard to find.