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1917 - 2011
 Mrs. Alice Russell, age 93, of Harvard, passed away Sunday, March 13, 2011 at the Fred and Lena Meijer Heart Center in Grand Rapids. She was born on Christmas Day, December 25, 1917 in Cedar, MI, the daughter of John and Anna Maleski. She lived the first nine years of her life on North Manitou Island. The family then moved to Leland, and Alice graduated from Leland High School. She took a job working at the Cherry Factory in Traverse City, where she met Orville Russell. On September 29, 1941, they married. They moved to Harvard, MI on October 10, 1946, and lived there for the rest of their lives. In 1953, she had a starring role as the maid, Maizie, in the play "Sister Susie Swings It". Alice was a longtime member of St. Margaret Catholic Church in Harvard. She was a fun-loving woman who loved to travel and especially loved her family. Alice is survived by her beloved husband of 69 ½ years, Orville; children, Delores (Norm) Harper of Cedar Springs, Bill (Ruth Ann) Russell of Rockford, Marlene (Charlie) Rose of Cedar Springs, Sandra (Blair) Ostrander of Grand Rapids, Gary Russell of Springfield, OR, Rick (Toni) Russell of The Dalles, OR, and John Russell of Cedar Rapids, IA; grandchildren, Joseph Harper of Wyoming, MI, MayAnn (John) Harper McClure of Sandusky, OH, Jane Baker of Cedar Springs, Kristen Harper of Middleville, Paul (Kirsten) Russell of Mendon, Ted (Sonja) Russell of Farmington Hills, Orville (Heidi) Seibold of Harvard, Tony (Nicki) Seibold of Grand Rapids, Charles Rose, Jr. of Grand Rapids, Ed (Becky) Rose of Grand Rapids, Rebecca (Jeremy) Rose Wheeler of Grand Rapids, Cascen Ostrander of Anchorage, AK, Jennie (Zack) Russell of Seattle, Suzanne Russell of Cedar Rapids, IA, Clarissa Russell of Cedar Rapids, IA, and Kyle Russell of Cedar Rapids, IA; 22 great-grandchildren; sister, Geraldine (Louis) Houdek of Leland, brother, Steve Maleski of Oldsmar, FL; and many other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Clem, Raymond, Johnny, and Robert Maleski; sisters, Gertie Bankertz, Anna Mae Donall, and Jeanette Kalchik; and a son, Joseph Riggs. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Friday, March 18, 2011 at 11:00 AM at St. Margaret Catholic Church, 10195 16 Mile Rd. NE, Cedar Springs/Harvard, with interment to follow in St. Margaret Cemetery. The Rev. Michael F. Cilibraise will serve as celebrant. Visitation will be Thursday from 5:00 to 8:00 PM at Hurst Funeral Home, Greenville, with a Vigil Service at 7:00 PM. Memorial contributions may be given to St. Margaret Catholic Church.
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There are currently 6 condolences.
Tom and Phyllis Richardson
Thursday March 17, 2011 at
2:16 PM
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Sorry we are not able to be there with you. Our thougts and prayers are with all of you. Love to all
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Lorrie Shelton
Wednesday March 16, 2011 at
12:13 PM
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Hello,
So sorry to hear about your mom's passing. What a wonderful legacy she left to her children. May memories of her love comfort you all.
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Bonnie
Tuesday March 15, 2011 at
12:39 PM
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I worked with Alice at Montgomery Wards. She was always such a lady. My thoughts and prayers to her family.
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Bev Crowell
Tuesday March 15, 2011 at
11:45 AM
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Orville and family, My thoughts and prayers are with you all. We will all miss her at the Harter Family Reunions. Love, Cousin Bev
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the Wheeler family
Monday March 14, 2011 at
8:31 PM
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We will love and miss u u will never be forgotten
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sally tommas
Monday March 14, 2011 at
8:02 PM
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May, John and family,
What a beautiful lady, you are so blessed to have had her all these years. I believe, in heaven,you are returned to health and youth and...peace.
Sally
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