Clara McKee Stripe, 104 years old, died October 24, 2018 (11 days short of her 105th birthday) at the Eastern Shore Rehabilitation and Health Center, Daphne, AL. She was a native of Monmouth, IL, a former resident of DeKalb, IL. Mrs. Stripe worked as an executive secretary for Olin-Turner of Sycamore, IL. She was an elder of Westminster Presbyterian Church in DeKalb, IL. She was preceded in death by her husband, Paul H. Stripe of DeKalb; son, Norman L. Stripe of Greensboro, NC; and daughter, Kay S. Lahti of Daphne, AL. Survivors include son-in-law, Richard E. Lahti of Daphne, AL; grandson, Richard M. Lahti (Rhonda) of Omaha, and great grandchildren, Kaylee McKee and Richard G. Lahti of Omaha; also grandchild, Gretchen Stripe of Greensboro, NC. Her ashes will be buried in Monmouth, IL. With her late husband, Paul. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to a charity of your choice. ARRANGEMENTS BY WOLFE-BAYVIEW FUNERAL HOMES & CREMATORY, INC. 19698 GREENO RD FAIRHOPE, AL 36532 (251) 990-7775