Janet Ruth Russell
September 26, 2010
Janet Ruth Russell, 71, was born November 4, 1938 in Waterloo, the daughter of Bill and Lillian (Eckwall) Griefnow. She passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family Sunday, September 26, 2010 at the Taylor House after a courageous five year battle with cancer.
Cremation has occurred and the family will greet friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, September 28, 2010 at Hamilton’s Southtown Funeral Home. Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, September 29, 2010 at North River Cemetery.
Janet was a volunteer Girl Scout Leader for over 50 years.
Janet is survived by her loving husband of almost 54 years, Roy; children, Rusty (Sherri) Russell, Bill (Rhonda) Russell and joAnna Russell; seven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
Memorial contributions may be made to Taylor House in loving memory of Janet.
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Colleen Aldridge
10/15/2010
Dear Russell Family, We were so sorry to hear of your Mother's death. May you know that others care and your family is in our thoughts and prayers. I pray for your peace and your mom's eternal rest in heaven. Colleen and Richard Aldridge, long-time Greenfield Plaza residents and neighbors.
LARRY RUSSELL
09/27/2010
SORRY THAT THIS TIME HAS COME, KNOWING THE ENPTYNESS YOU ARE NOW
FEELING.
YOU HAVE HAD A GOOD WIFE AND MOTHER ALL THESE YEARS, AND NOW WE MUST
BELIEVE SHE HAS GONE TO A BETTER PLACE.
GOD BLESS ALL OF YOU
BROTHER AND UNCLE LARRY