With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Ferne May Strauss of Belleville, Michigan, born in Rantoul, Illinois, who passed away on March 3, 2024 at the age of 63. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was predeceased by : her parents, Doyle Prothro and Marilyn Prothro (Rees); and her siblings, Patricia Weaver and Thomas Cribbet. She is survived by : her husband Michael Strauss of Belleville; her sons, James Cribbett (Mary) of Spanaway, WA and Tyler Heitzman (Sisily) of Mesa; her siblings, Daniel Cribbett (Pamela) of Paxton, IL and Jolie King of Eldorado, AR; and her grandchildren, Conlan and Maverick of Mesa, AZ. She is also survived by many nieces, nephews, cousins, friends, and neighbors.

Donations in lieu of flowers in Ferne's memory are appreciated to St. Paul Lutheran Church, Belleville, MI.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
DAVID C. BROWN FUNERAL HOME - Belleville