Memorials may be made to American Heart Association or March of Dimes. Mark A. Strawn, of O'Fallon, Missouri, died on Wednesday, January 27, 2010 at the age of 51. Loving husband of Joanne Strawn (nee: Leonard); dear son of the late Eugene L. and Peggy A. Strawn; cherished father of Christina Mungai, Peggy (Robert) Montemayor and Adam Strawn; beloved grandfther of Alyssa Lopez and Christian Montemayor; dear nephew of Edith Pike and Jean Gardner. He was our dear brother-in-law, cousin, uncle, and friend to many. He is preceded in death by his son, Marc Strawn and brother, Wayne E. Strawn. Mark was a proud Native American of Cherokee decent, was a Teacher at Vatterott College and also taught at Lewis Clark Technical School.