Martha Elizabeth Strauss' Obituary
Decatur-Martha Elizabeth Strauss, 89, of Decatur, passed away Friday, October 14, 2016 in McKinley Court.
Martha was born January 18, 1927 in Charleston, Illinois, the daughter of Asa D. and Ethel M. (Woodyard) Hill. She was previously employed with General Electric and retired from Decatur Electronics. Martha enjoyed nature, camping, and hiking and also enjoyed quilting, knitting, and crocheting. She made quilts for her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren to treasure.
She leaves behind her children Rhonda K. (Joe) Allen of Decatur and Randy H. (Barbara) Strauss of Clearwater, Florida, grandchildren Tara Perkins Godden of Mattoon and Rob (Kirsten) Perkins of Mt. Zion, Illinois, great-grandchildren Devon, Mitchel, Taylor, Madison, Morgan, and Logan, and her sister Rose Mary Bradford of Decatur.
Martha was preceded in death by her parents and brothers Samuel and Richard Hill.
Services to celebrate Martha’s life will be 12 PM Noon Wednesday, October 19, 2016 at the Moran & Goebel Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 10-12 prior to the services at the funeral home. Burial to follow in Graceland Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorials are suggested to the Macon County Conservation District.
The family of Martha Elizabeth Strauss is being served by the Moran & Goebel Funeral Home, 2801 N. Monroe St. Decatur, IL. Please view the online obituary, send condolences, and share memories at www.moranandgoebel.com
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