Lou Ann "Nan" Strukely Obituary (1938

Lou Ann Strukely (a/k/a Aunt Nan) joined her husband in Heaven on May 27, 2025. She was born in Virden, IL on June 24, 1938 to Gerald and Irene (Sargen) Reed. She married the love of her life, Stanley Eugene “Gene” Strukely on November 17, 1956 at the Virden Church of the Brethren. Her husband and best friend of 55 ½ years preceded her in death on April 22, 2012. She was also preceded in death by her parents, her sisters June Lake and Ronda Kay Kozicky; two nieces, Shannon Kay Ramey and Peggy Ann Summers and her nephew, Frank Lake, Jr. Nan is survived by two special great nieces, Amy (Jeremy) Hampton and daughter, Mazi Grace Jenkins (Sugar Pie) and their other children, Kirsten, Katelynn and Emma; one special nephew, Todd (Heather) Kozicky and their children, Paige and Hunter along with a wonderful cousin-in-law, Ron and Dorothy Strukely. Lou Ann retired from The Farmers & Merchants State Bank of Virden (Prairie State Bank & Trust) after a little over 36 years of very enjoyable employment. She was a 50 year member of the Order of Eastern Star. She was also an avid bowler and president of the Wednesday night Ladies League for several terms before she had to retire for health reasons. She was also a member of the First Christian Church, Disciples of Christ in Virden. She loved spending time with her dog, Remi Jo and most importantly, her family and the time that she spent with them, especially at the “Annual Strukely Summer Bash”. Funeral Services for Lou Ann will be held at 1:00 PM, Monday, June 2, 2025 at Airsman & Calvert Funeral Home in Virden. Burial will follow at Virden Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 2-4 PM, Sunday, June 1, 2025 also at the funeral home. Memorials are suggested and may be made to the Alzheimer’s Research and will be accepted by Airsman & Calvert Funeral Homes, Virden, who is honored to be caring for Lou’s family.