Kathryn Bell Strohl, 95, of Monticello, Illinois passed away Monday, June 29, 2015 at the Piatt County Nursing Home.

She was born January 2, 1920 in Philo, Illinois the daughter of Media and Truman Cord. She married Charles C. Strohl, who preceded her in death.

Kate proudly volunteered at the Piatt County Nursing Home. For 30 years her caring personality and warming smile lifted the spirits of both the residents and the nursing staff.

Kate is survived by her daughters, Judith Kay Fruendt (Dave) of Monticello, Illinois, Sonia Lyn Hall (Tom) of Phoenix, Arizona, and Sandra Lee Archey (Gary) of Clinton, Illinois. Also surviving are her 6 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, 3 great-great grandchildren and 2 devoted nieces, Linda Reed of Springfield, Illinois and Helen West of Monticello, Illinois.

Visitation will be from 1:00-2:00 p.m. on Friday, July 3, 2015 at the Mackey-Wright Funeral Home in Monticello, Illinois. Services will be at 2:00 p.m. with burial to follow at the Bement Cemetery.

The family would like to give a special thanks to the nurses and staff at the Piatt County Nursing Home for their caring love and support.

Memorials may be made to the Parkinson’s Association and the Piatt County Nursing Home.