of Allegan, died Monday, February 2, 2015, at Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo. Mr. Strickfaden was born November 25, 1958, in Yuma, Arizona, the son of Alton and Reiko (Aita) Strickfaden. John was a graduate of Allegan High School, Class of 1977, and had attended ITT Technical Institute in Fort Wayne. He had been employed by Haworth in Allegan for many years. Surviving are his son: Zane Alton Strickfaden; his mother: Reiko "Terry" Strickfaden. He was preceded in death by his father: Alton. Private graveside services will be held at Poplar Hill Cemetery. Monterey Twp., in the spring. Arrangements by the Gorden Funeral Residence, Allegan Chapel.