Strakusek, Emilie, age 96, born to eternal life October 1, 2013. Survived by nieces and nephew; Jean (Richard) Acken, Sandy (Bill) Lowe, and David (Joan) Fritzler, and extended family and friends. Preceded in death by her parents; Christian and Elizabeth (nee Wolf) Fritzler and her husband, Samuel J. Strakusek, Jr., a sister, Emma Fritzler, and two brothers; Herman and Fred. Visitation at the funeral home TODAY, Saturday, October 5, 2013 from 9:30-10:30 A.M. Funeral services at 10:30 A.M. Interment in Ridgewood Cemetery, Des Plaines, IL. Emilie's family wishes to thank Vitas Hospice and the Staff of Tudor Oaks for their loving care.Cemetery:Interment in Ridgewood Cemetery, Des Plaines, IL.