Mildred L. Strickland, nee Craft, age 89, of Sauk Village, IL, passed away June 8, 2013. Beloved wife of the late David Strickland. Devoted mother of Ruth Bryant, Patricia (John) Gray and Peggy (Bill) Hall. Proud grandmother of John (Anissa) Gray, Tiffany (Josh) Baker, Rebecca Hall and Casey (James) Denton; great- grandmother of Marissa, Carson, Mason and Sheyanne. Dearest sister of Betty Maureen Pike, the late W.B. Craft and the late Harold Craft. Preceded in death by her parents Willie B. and Alma Craft. Visitation Tuesday, June 11, 2013 from 3:00 until time of funeral service 7:00 p.m. at Smits Funeral Homes-Steger Memorial Chapel 3045 Chicago Road Steger, IL 60475. Interment Skyline Memorial Park - Monee, IL. further information please contact 708-755-6100 or visit our online guestbook and obituary at www.smitsfh.com