Joel Karnick
In loving memory of Marion A. Russell, a lifelong resident of Butternut, who peacefully went home to Jesus on Thursday May 16th at the age of 99. Marion was born on June 5th, 1924, the daughter of Frederick and Pauline (Zoesch) Bentz.
Marion attended Butternut grade and high school. During her high school years, she enjoyed summer employment at Ross’ Teal Lake Resort in Hayward, WI. Following graduation, she worked in the office of Edward Hines Lumber Co. in Park Falls and First Wisconsin Trust Bank in Milwaukee, WI.
On October 13, 1951, Marion married the love of her life, Howard (Jack) Russell at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Butternut, WI. Marion was a lifelong member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church and was known as a servant leader. She led and participated in monthly church mailings, Cradle Roll mailing and most near dear to her heart, the Tuesday Morning Ladies’ Quilters Group for World Relief. Marion remained an active member in the Butternut American Legion Auxiliary, Unit #272 for 57 years and served as Treasurer & Poppy Chairman. Marion and Jack enjoyed a life full of adventure and looked forward to their travels throughout the U.S.
Marion had an unwavering faith in God and her family. She was a deeply spiritual woman who was thankful for the simple things in life. She had many passions which include genealogy, couponing, quilting, socializing, playing bingo with her friends at Park Manor Nursing Home and baking; especially her famous chocolate chip cookies. But most of all, she loved her family and instilled values in them that will live on. Marion lived a full life and will be remembered as an incredible, mother, sister, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, cousin, and friend. But most of all, she will be remembered for her loving and giving heart.
She is survived by her children: John (Jane) Russell, Park Falls & Susan (Tom) Joyner, West Palm Beach, FL.
Grandchildren: Jason (Brooke) Russell, Mackenzie Kundinger, Katie (Robert, Jr.) Weinberger, Jackie (David) Ayers, Russell Joyner & Kasey Joyner.
Great Grandchildren: Alexia, Aubrey & Asher Russell, Caden, Jaxson & Annika Kundinger, Ian & Macy Weinberger, Theo & Elliot Ayers.
Sisters: Erna Rosten, Gladys Wartgow.
Son-In-Law: Tom Jirschele
She was preceded in death by her parents Fred and Pauline (Zoesch) Bentz, devoted husband Jack Russell, daughter Sandra Jirschele, brother Harlan Bentz, brothers-in-law James Russell, Gene Rosten, Herman Wartgow Jr., Sister-in-law Dorothy Hodge & nephew David Rosten.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00am on Friday June 7, 2024 at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Butternut. Rev. John Deitz will officiate.
Burial will follow at Butternut Union cemetery.
A visitation will be held at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church on Thursday June 6, 2024 from 5:00pm to 7:00pm and on Friday from 10:00am until the hour of the service.
Birch Street Funeral Service is assisting the family.
