Virginia (Ginny) Strode, 89, passed away May 26, 2020 in Peoria, Arizona. She was born on February 3, 1931 in Chicago, Illinois to John and Viola Zogg. She grew up in Pontiac, IL and married George Strode in 1951. They were married for 67 years.
Ginny and George moved from central Illinois to work for Caterpillar in Joliet where they raised their family. They were very active in their church (Messiah Lutheran) and the Union School PTA. Ginny worked as a bookkeeper for Ideal Wilbert Burial Vault Co. for many years. After retiring they moved to Sun City, Arizona where Ginny enjoyed volunteering at Boswell Hospital.
She was preceded in death by her husband, George, and son, G. David Strode. She is survived by two daughters Denise (Roy) Lorenz and Robin (Joe) Tonkin, her daughter-in-law Sharman Strode, and her sister Nancy Power. She also leaves behind nine grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren.
Cremation rites were accorded. Interment will be in Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery in Elwood, IL. A private family service will take place at a later date.