Age 78. Born to eternal life November 13, 2017. Preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Martins and former husband & special friend , Ronald Buss. Loving mother of Rick Buss, Wendy (Jeff) Dobbs, Tom Buss, and Dan (Linda) Buss. Cherished grandma of Abagael, Sophia, Amber (Paul), Marisa, Justin, Krysta, and Ryan. Great-grandma of Wyatt and Ezra. Dear sister of Mae Newsom and Joan Mahnke. Marlene was also preceded in death by her parents, Cecilia & Phillip Strauss, her twin sister Darlene Howard, her sister Marjorie Goff, and her brother Phillip Strauss Jr. Further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and special friends. Visitation at Hartson Funeral Home on Sat. Nov. 18th from 10:30 AM until the time of the service at 1:30 PM. Interment: St. Matthias Cemetery.