Jean Strauss, age 83 of Canton, passed away on December 28, 2012. Loving wife of the late Bill. Beloved mother of Kathy (David) Nelson. Dear sister of Stan (Betty) Erickson. Preceded in death by brother Fred Erickson and by sister Margarette Maige. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Funeral service Friday, January 4, 2013 at 11:00am from the Schrader-Howell Funeral Home 280 South Main St., Plymouth. Visitation will be held on Thursday from 4:00pm until 9:00pm. Burial will take place at Woodlawn Cemetery in Detroit. Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Asssociation 20300 Civic Center Drive STE 100, Southfield, Michigan 48076-4166 or to the Charity of your choice.