Jean Olive Strotz, 88, of Aurora, passed away Monday, December 7, 2020 at her home surrounded by her loving family. The daughter of Clayton and Beatrice Lockwood, she was born February 1, 1932 in Clare, Illinois.
Jean was a proud graduate of Madonna High School in Aurora and a lifelong member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. On March 31, 1951 she married the love of her life, John Strotz and together they raised five daughters. For many years she worked for Old Second Bank in North Aurora. She was an avid Bridge player but Jean's greatest joy in life was her family and supporting her grandchildren in their many extracurricular activities. She loved traveling and taking family vacations.
She is survived by her loving children, Karen (David) Watgen, Kathryn (Michael) Coakley, Kimberly (Darryl) Brown, Mary Kay (Brian) Brooks, Kelly (Scott) Henry; 12 grandchildren, Jacqueline (Eric) Born, Andrew (Penny) Watgen, Julie Watgen, Lindsey (Martin) Lipton, Allison Coakley, Emily Brown, Megan (Shane) Leadbetter, Courtney (Antonio) Felix, Shannon (Jeff) Rutherford, Lauren (Paul) Cahill, Brooke (Bob) Kenny, Haley Henry; 9 great grandchildren, Hunter, Gavin, Seth, Jace, Linc, Mia, Olivia, Reese, Logan; sister, Nancy Lockwood Treadway; brother, David Lockwood; and nieces and nephews.
Jean is preceded in death by her husband, John and parents.
Special thanks to Kelly and Scott Henry and daughters for the seven special years of love and care. Also special thanks to Season's Hospice, especially Aundrea Passley-Lott.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Season's Hospice, 2195 West Diehl Road, Naperville, Il. 60563 or St. Joseph Catholic Church, 722 High St, Aurora, IL 60505.
Funeral Mass will be Monday, December 14, 2020 at 10:30am at St. Joseph Catholic Church. Fr. Jerome Leak will officiate.
Please visit our website at www.daleidenmortuary.com where you may leave condolences for Jean's family.