Kristina Marie Strickler, 30, of Meriden, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, March 15, 2011. She was born December 30, 1980 in Kansas City, MO, the daughter of William Herbert and Karen Sue DePoy Strickler.
Kristina graduated from Jefferson County North High School in Winchester, attended Washburn University and received an Associate Degree in Office Management. She was a highly valued employee of Appino & Biggs Court Reporting Service for over 10 years.
Survivors include her parents; William and Karen Strickler of Valley Falls, Ks, her three brothers; Matthew (Tiffany), Michael (Jenna) and Marshal (Devan), four nieces and nephews, her paternal grandmother; Maxine Hansen of Valley Falls and several Aunts, Uncles and Cousins.
Private graveside inurnment services will take place in Pleasant Prairie Cemetery at Randall, KS. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to the Cat Association of Topeka, 1719 SW Gage Blvd., 66604. Penwell-Gabel Mid Town Chapel is in charge of arrangements.