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Rena M. Strachan

August 16, 1910 — February 16, 2003

Matherville, Illinois Rena M. Strachan, age 92, of Matherville, Illinois, died Sunday, February 16, 2003 at Mercer County Hospital, Aledo, Illinois. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM on Wednesday, February 19, 2003 in Trimble Funeral Home, Aledo, visitation will be from 6:00 to 8:00 PM on Tuesday, burial will be in Preemption Cemetery, Preemption, Illinois, and memorials may be made to the Rena M. Strachan Memorial Fund. The former Rena Mildred Holliday was born August 16, 1910 in Richland Grove Township, Mercer County, Illinois, the daughter of Lester and Mary (Gould) Holliday. She married Edgar "Pete" Strachan on December 7, 1935 in Rock Island, Illinois. He preceded her in death on December 21, 2001. Mrs. Strachan enjoyed knitting, and crocheting, making many Afghans for her family over the years. Survivors include, a son and daughter-in-law, William and Susan Strachan of Palm Harbor, FL; two grandchildren, Tracey and Steve Robbins of Preemption, Shawn and Mary Strachan of Monmouth, IL; three great-grandchildren, Austin Robbins and Lexie Robbins of Preemption, and Carrie Strachan of Monmouth; four sisters, Anna Demoulin of Rock Island, IL, Ruth Gillette, and Dessell Bowman both of Sherrard, IL, Leona Maybis of Moline, IL; and three brothers, Donald Holliday and Robert Holliday both of Sherrard, IL, and Charles Holliday of New Mexico. Two sisters, Marie Tindall and Dorothy Love, preceded her in death. Remembrances and condolences may be shared with the family by clicking the 'Sign Memorial Guestbook' icon on this page. END OF OBITUARY

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