Margaret Maxine Strode Obituary
We announce the death of Margaret Maxine Strode of Springfield, Illinois, who passed away on August 22, 2026, at the age of 92. Margaret will be remembered by family members, friends, and others whose lives were connected in meaningful ways. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, John Thomas and Goldie May Nelson (Davis); her daughter Marcia Lynn Strode; and her siblings, Ian Sandy Nelson, Julia Jean Morris and Dianna May Kelly.
She is survived by: her brother Alexander Thomas Nelson; her daughters, Julie Anne Bottemuller (Brett) and Lynda Kay Gillespie (Craig Albers); her grandchildren, David Bottemuller, Jennifer Wolfe, Brittany "Bee" Bottemuller and Nikolaus Albers; and her great grandchildren, Layla "Onyx" Bottemuller and Shade Wolfe.
