Strauch, Margaret M., June 30, 1929- Dec. 26, 2012 Scottsbluff Star Herald Scottsbluff, Nebraska 31 Dec 2012 Margaret M. Strauch, 83, passed away peacefully with family by her side Wednesday, Dec. 26, 2012 at Heritage Estates in Gering. Keeping Margaret's wishes, she was cremated and will be laid to rest beside her husband, Alex. A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 2, at Mitchell Valley Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Korey Strauch, 80653 CR H; Morrill, Nebraska 69358. Online condolences may be made by visiting www.jones-mortuary.com. The Jones Mortuary of Mitchell is assisting the family. Margaret was born in Higgensville, Mo. on June 30, 1929 to Walter and Adah (Short) Murrell. She was raised in Kansas City, Mo. and moved with her family to Mitchell in 1940. Margaret married Alex Strauch Feb. 11, 1956. They raised three sons: Kerry, Korey, and Randy and a grandson, Derek, on a farm south of Mitchell. The family spent many years with 4H animals and lots of 4H vegetables and flowers from Maggie's beautiful gardens. She and her grandson Derek moved to Scottsbluff after the passing of her husband in November 1998. Margaret moved to Heritage Estates in 2009. Margaret was a member of Anchor Baptist Church in Morrill and Scottsbluff. The family would like to give thanks to all the wonderful staff and friends at Heritage Estates who made her stay a happy and enjoyable one for three years. Survivors include her sons, Kerry (Terri) Strauch of Scottsbluff, Korey (Linda) Strauch of Mitchell, and Randy Strauch of Mitchell; grandson, Derek (April) Strauch of Mitchell; sisters, Belva Arnott of Gering, Jody of Wheatland, Wyo.; brother, Lawrence (Diana) Ayers of Longview, Texas; many nieces, nephews and grandchildren. Preceding Margaret in death were her parents; her husband; sister, Rosie; brothers, Delmer, Charles, and Bob Murrell; nephew, Andy Pokorny; and grandson, Kodey Alex Strauch. Published in The Star-Herald from December 27, 2012 to January 1, 2013