Charlotte Maxine Strickland, 76, of New Buffalo, Mich., passed away peacefully at 7:05 p.m., Monday, March 2, 2020 at Franciscan Health Hospital, Michigan City, Ind.
She was born July 15, 1943, in Michigan City to Wilbur and Dorothy (Gloy) Crynes.
Charlotte was a lifelong member and social hostess at Bible Baptist Church, New Buffalo. She enjoyed bird watching and puzzles but especially enjoyed the time she spent with her grandkids.
On June 24, 1961, in Michigan City, she married Charles Douglas Strickland, who preceded her in death Jan. 17, 2018.
Also preceding in death were her parents; two brothers, Daniel and Jerry Crynes; four brothers-in-law, A.C. Rogers, Johnny Adams, Bob Saunders and Chico Perz.
Surviving are her four children, Bud Strickland of Three Oaks, Mich., Bruce Strickland of New Buffalo, Michelle (Mark) Wingard of New Buffalo, and Missy (Dale) Reitz of Three Oaks; four sisters, Bonnie Rogers of Tennessee, Kathy Adams of South Carolina, Debbie Saunders of Georgia and Penny Perz of Tennessee; two brothers, Ronald Crynes of Michigan and Alan Crynes of California; four grandchildren, Nikki, Christopher, Emily and Brianna; and one great-granddaughter, April.
A funeral celebrating her life will be held at noon (EST), Wednesday, March 11 at Bible Baptist Church, 7 E. Clay St., New Buffalo, Mich. with Pastor James Bouslog officiating. Visitation be from 10 a.m. (EST) until time of service Wednesday at the church. Burial will follow the service at Pine Grove Cemetery, New Buffalo, Mich.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the Bible Baptist Church, 7 E. Clay St., New Buffalo, Michigan 49117 in memory of Charlotte Maxine Strickland.
Lakeview Funeral Home & Crematory, La Porte, Indiana, (219) 362-3100 is caring for the arrangements.
Messages of condolence may be posted below on WNLP as well as at www.LakeviewFHC.com.
Messages of condolence may be posted below on WNLP as well as at www.LakeviewFHC.com.