Obituary of Marjorie E. Russell

Marjorie E. Russell (93) long time St. Maries area resident, died February 17, 2015 at St. Maries, ID. She was born April 25, 1921 to Phillip and Mary (Weitz) Litzenberger at Oaksdale, WA. When she was a year old, the family moved to the Fort ground area of Coeur d’ Alene. Marge spend her early years there growing up and attending Sherman Elementary school. In 1937, Marge and her family moved to the Turner Bay area on Coeur d’ Alene Lake where she attended Harrison High School. Marge married Lloyd C. Russell on June 3, 1939 at Harrison. They made their home at Springston, ID. They moved to Harrison, ID in 1942. During WWII, Marge was a home maker and raised her family while Lloyd served with the U.S. Army in the South Pacific. The family moved to Fernwood, ID in 1952. Marge worked as a bookkeeper for Ryan Tie Lumber Company. She moved with her husband when he was transferred to Spokane, WA in 1960 to the Graindoor Plant of Webster Lumber Co. In 1968, she moved to Sparta, WI. Her husband retired in 1981 and the couple moved to Manchester, WA. Marge moved to St. Maries in 1985. Her husband Lloyd died in 2008. Marge enjoyed traveling. She loved going to Arizona and visiting the Grand Canyon. She also enjoyed visiting the Washington and Oregon coasts. Marge loved to go fishing and camping as well as sight-seeing trips. She and her husband enjoyed their pet cats. Marge loved to go to Bud’s to eat and visit. Marge is survived by her son Richard “Dick” Russell of Milton, WA and daughter and son-in-law Janice and Bud Mc Call of St. Maries. Also surviving are her daughter-in-law Nancy Russell of Spokane, 6 grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren and 3 great great grandchildren. Besides her husband Lloyd, Marge was preceded in death by son Ron Russell and daughter-in-law Judy Russell and brother Albert, and sisters Dorothy, Esther, Betty and Catherine. A Memorial Celebration of her life will be Saturday, February 21, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. at the Comm. Presbyterian Church with Pastor Janet Potter officiating. A gathering of family and friends will follow at the St. Maries Elks Lodge. Marge’s final resting place will be next to her husband at the Woodlawn Cemetery Columbarium. The family suggests memorials to BetterCare c/o Benewah Comm. Hospital P.O. Box 94 St. Maries, ID or the St. Maries Cross Light Fund c/o Ginny Oakes 1117 Main St. Maries 83861. Visit Marge’s online memorial and sign her guest book at www.hodgefuneralhome.com