05 Apr 2026

Remembering My Older Brother Jay Strickland

By Eric Strickland
Jay R. Strickland, RIP (1952-2026)

As published back in March about one of the Reader's longest and most dedicated team members who passed in Februray, Jay Strickland's Celebration of Life was held April 4, 2026 at the Reader offices in downtown Davenport, Iowa. Below we publish Jay's younger brother Eric's eulogy he shared with us on Saturday.

09 Mar 2026

Jay R. Strickland, RIP (1952-2026)

By Leslie Bell
Reader 1043 MAR 2026 Jay Strickland Paper Peace Cranes Workshop

Jay R. Strickland, 73, of Rock Island, passed away Sunday, February 22, 2026, at Unity Point Health, Rock Island. A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday April 4, 2026 from 2-4pm at the Reader offices located at 532 W 3rd Street, in downtown Davenport, Iowa.  Memorials can be made to the Figge Art Museum, Davenport.

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