Kathy Stroink

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Kathy Lynn Stroink
Date Of Birth:August 17, 1952
Date Of Death:February 19, 2012
Service Date:Visitation- 5-7 p.m. Wed. February 22 at Kibler-Brady-Ruestman Memorial Home
Funeral- 11:00 a.m. Friday, February 24 at Brown-Alkire Funeral Home in Hoopeston, Illinois with visitation preceding at 9:30 a.m.
Interment- Floral Hill Cemetery in Hoopeston

KATHY STROINK

Bloomington-Kathy Lynn Stroink, 59, Bloomington, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on February 19, 2012 at Heartland Health Care Center in Normal where she had been a resident since December.

Born August 17, 1952, at MacDill Air Force Base Hospital in Tampa, Florida, Kathy was the eldest daughter of Robert and Louise Leverenz Totheroh of Wellington, Illinois.  She and her mother spent a year of her early childhood at Rabat, French Morocco, Africa, where her father was stationed.

She was educated at Prairie Green and Wellington schools and graduated from Wellington High School in 1970. Kathy earned her Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Psychology from Illinois State University, Normal.  

She is survived by her father, Wellington ; daughter, Lacey Louise Stroink, Bloomington; sister, Cindy (Eric) Bach, Bloomington; brother, Todd (Anne) Totheroh, Bloomington; five nieces---Whitney, Taylor, Emma, Grace, and Sophie Totheroh; and great-niece, Lily Robinson, as well as several aunts, uncles, and cousins. She was preceded in death by her mother. 

Kathy was employed by Lynn Cheeseman, CPA in Normal and had previously worked for Terry Romack Accounting in Bloomington.

Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday at Kibler-Brady-Ruestman Memorial Home, Bloomington. Funeral services will be held at Brown-Alkire Funeral Home in Hoopeston, Illinois, at 11 a.m. on Friday with visitation preceding at 9:30 a.m. and interment at Floral Hill Cemetery, Hoopeston, immediately following. Neil Larimore will officiate.   

Kathy always placed her family at the center of her life. She loved hosting and attending holiday gatherings where her homemade pies were a big part of the celebration. She was an avid reader, interested in local and family history, enjoyed flower gardening, and was a fervent Illini basketball fan. As a devoted mother, sister, daughter, aunt, and loyal friend to many, she will be forever missed and lovingly remembered.   

Her family wishes to express their heartfelt thanks to all of the skilled professionals who were involved with her care.      

Memorials may be made to The Community Cancer Center, Normal, Illinois, The American Cancer Society, or a charity of the donor's choice.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at kiblerbradyruestman.com.    

 
  • From: Nina Sharp
    Location:Carlock,IL

    Kathy and I met the first day at ISU and were very close through our college years and after. She was one of 2 bridemaids at my wedding in 1975. In recent years, we would mostly likely see each other only about once a year at the Evergreen Cemetery walk or run into each other shopping. Every time it was as if we had just left off. Kathy was the easiest person to be with and make laugh. I know a lot of my humor (and probably Cindy's horsing around) is from the pleasure it gave me to make her laugh. Kathy was the best mother and all around person imaginable and I will always miss her and hold the fondest of memories in my heart.

  • From: Jeanne Leemon (Thompson)
    Location:Lancaster, Pa

    I am so sorry to hear of Kathy's passing. I remember many memories of Kathy from the good old days in Wellington.I am just sorry it had been so many, many years since I had seen Kathy. Prayers to each of you.

  • From: Rick and Nancy Leverenz
    Location:Curacao

    There are just some folks that make this world a better place for having been in it. Kathy was one of those and we were honored to know her. We had some fun times when she was at ISU and a great trip to Lisa's wedding in Marco Island. Rick and I are in Curacao till March l. Please know that you all will continue to be in our prayers. We are so very sorry.

  • From: Don & Glenda Barnard
    Location:Puerto Vallarta, MX

    We were neighbors of Kathy, living at the end of the street. We are sorry to hear of her passing. Our condolences to the family. Don and Glenda Barnard

  • From: Michael Irvin
    Location:Hopedale,Illinois

    Uncle Bob,Cindy, Todd, and Lacey I am very sorry about Kathy, I believeshe is better off now, resting peacefully. I will see you at the visitation tonight Love Mike

  • From: Connie Horenkamp

    Dear Lacy; Your mother worked on our accounts when she was with Terry Romack and Lynn Cheeseman. Over the years we visited frequently. She was so sweet and such a polite person to work with. I know you will miss her deeply. She will live in your memories forever. May you find comfort in the warm embrace of family and friends. With Heartfelt Sympathy, Bob and Connie Horenkamp

  • From: Dee Dahms
    Location:Bloomington, IL

    I have great memories with Kathy as we were Basketball Bleacher Buddies for many years as we watched our daughters become Tri-Valley varsity basketball players. Sometimes carpooling to away games in the middle of nowhere, laughing so hard we cried when we would get lost of course. Kathy was a classy, beautiful lady and I will miss my dear friend always. Lacey my heart goes out to you and your family. Dee Dahms

  • From: Carolyn Treadway
    Location:Normal, IL

    Anne and Todd: Please accept my condolences on your loss. Though I never met Kathy I will be thinking of you as you make the many transitions to life without her. All blessings to you, Carolyn Treadway

  • From: Alfred and Claudia Kraus
    Location:Location: Munich-Germany

    From Alfred and Claudia Kraus Location: Munich-Germany Dear Lacey, I`m Alfred Kraus, Rutger`s cousin from Munich. My wife Claudia and I met your mother in 1988 during our visit in Bloomington. We remember to her lovely character. We are sorry to hear of her passing. Lacey you will be in our prayer. Best wishes from Alfred and Claudia

  • From: Jerry Brauer-Golden West
    Location:Geneva, IL

    The world is a better place having had Kathy here. I knew her at Terry Romack's and Lynn Cheeseman's. What a sincere smile and kind conversation! Kathy always talked about her daughter and I kept up to date before moving, but when I would call Mr Cheeseman there would be a ten minute conversation about both of our families, what a wonderous person! I feel as though I know you, Lacy. Be strong and remember there are many people who remember your special Mom as I do. Missing her already.