Uvonne A. Strauss Obituary (1925

Uvonne "Bonnie" Arlene Strauss, age 90 of Branson, MO, formerly of Rio, passed away Monday, March 7, 2016. She was born March 28, 1925 in Madison, SD to Walter and Mattie (Harris) Utesch. She was married to Richard A. Strauss on July 14, 1947. She was an active member of the American Legion Auxiliary, Odd Fellows, Rebeca's Eastern Star, and a lifelong member of the Rio Redeemer Lutheran Church. She is survived by four children, Steven (Carolyn) Strauss of Taneyville, MO, Renee (Robert) Selje of El Paso, TX, Timothy (Melanie) Strauss of Rapid City, SD, and Brian (Lucette) Strauss of Sparks, NV; seven grandchildren, Sheila, Scott, Heather, Tiffany, Robert II, Brandon and Kira; eight great grandchildren, Ian, Dean, Madison, Nathon, Julian, Ava, Colton, and Kyliee, and a host of nieces and nephews, other relatives and dear friends. She was preceded in death by her Husband of 63 years, Richard A. Strauss, parents, Walter and Mattie Utesch, two brothers, Dale and Jack Utesch, two sons, Blaine and Blair Strauss. A Celebration of her life will be held Thursday, March 31, 2016 at 11 AM at Redeemer Lutheran Church in Rio with Rev. Joan Wittrock officiating. Inurnment will follow at Ohio Cemetery. Visitation for Uvonne "Bonnie" Strauss will be held from 9 AM until the time of service at the church. 2d:{"dateT