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Joan Stransky's 93rd Birthday Celebration
12020-05-18T13:15:25-07:00f8aac65083dd8407d9238044a16c756173f4d1dd370404A text post by a relative of Joan Stransky describing how they decided to celebrate Stransky's 93rd birthday during the pandemic.plain2020-05-18T13:44:59-07:0004/26/2020Joan's 93rd Birthday Surprisecov14292_002Aurora, Ill.41.760669, -88.319950Textf8aac65083dd8407d9238044a16c756173f4d1ddOne of the things my family is trying to do during the stay-at home order is to find ways to celebrate anniversaries and milestones with loved ones and friends. In April 2020 my relative, Joan Strankey, turned 93 years old. The stay-at home order has been especially hard on my family not being able to see and hug our loved ones. Joan's daughter Sandi Brinlee decided to plan a birthday surprise and have friends and family stand outside (practicing social distancing, of course) Joan's home with birthday signs. She was so happy to see us.
12020-05-18T13:25:27-07:00Joan Stransky's 93rd Birthday Celebration1An image post by a relative of Joan Stransky depicting a celebration held for Joan Stransky's 93rd birthday party outside of her home in Aurora.2020-05-18T13:25:27-07:00cov14292_001Joan's 93rd Birthday SurpriseAurora, Ill.41.760837, -88.31982104/26/2020Image