Bertha Louise Strauss' Obituary
Bertha was a member of Zion United Church of Christ and a charter member of the V.F.W. Auxillary Post #7980, Millstadt, IL. She was also an avid quilter at Concordia Church of Millstadt and for the Memorial Hospital Aux. She was owner and operator of Strauss Funeral Home in Millstadt, IL for 46 years.
VisitationTuesday, April 4, 2006: 5 pm til 8 pmLawlor Funeral Home, Columbia, IL
ServicesWednesday, April 5, 2006: 10 amLawlor Funeral Home, Columbia, ILPastor Darrell Weber, officiating
IntermentMt. Evergreen Cemetery, Millstadt, ILMemorial ContributionsZion Evangelical ChurchColumbia Nutrition Site
SurvivorsDaughters: Suzie (Kermit) Mueller, and Barbara (John) SmithSister: Irma Hecke5 Grandchildren12 Great GrandchildrenGood friends Mike and Sandy Lawlor.
Preceded in death byHusband: William Strauss
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