Laura J. Streif , 86, of Stockton, Illinois, passed away Sunday, May 26, 2024. There will be no visitation or funeral services, the family will have a private celebration of life.

Laura was born in Epworth, Iowa on January 4, 1938 to George and Mary (Reinsbach) Streif. Laura was born on the family farm which was located between Bankston and Epworth, Iowa. Her early years of education were at the Millville country school. She would walk to school with her 7 brothers and sisters. Her remaining education was at St. Clemens, where she graduated in 1955. Laura would return to school 16 years later to attend nursing school. She obtained her RN degree and proceeded to work in the health care field for 30 years.

She married Roger Raine in 1957 at St. Clemens Church. Together they had five children.

Laura volunteered her time to various missions and was fortunate to travel to Thailand, Central America and Africa on 5 mission trips. She was able to use her healthcare knowledge on these mission trips.

Laura also loved to travel with her special travel buddies. She had the opportunity to travel in Europe and many of the United States. These travel adventures allowed her to see many historical sites most of us only read about. She loved to travel, but her favorite part of any trip was coming home.

Laura was preceded in death by a son, Jospeh Raine and a daughter, Mary Smith. Her parents Mary and George Streif and her siblings, Alice Wilwert-Oeath, Ed Streif, Darrel Streif, Marion Kirmse and Arlene Breitbach.

She is survived by her children, Patricia (Jim) DelMastro, Kimberly (Terry) Dreyer and Bill (Cathy) Raine, 8 grandchildren, 8 great grandchildren, and sisters, Donna Streif and Sister Mildred Streif.

Laura will be remembered for her love of gardening, puzzles and garage sales. She carried herself with dignity, strength, and full of love for her family. She will be missed.

Laura donated to many causes, her last donation, just a week before her death, was to Emma Emanuelson's go fund me account. If you would like to honor Laura in a way that would make her proud please visit gofundme.com. and search Emma Emanuelson.