Alice M. Russell, a lifelong resident of Argonne, died Saturday, July 19, 2014 at her daughters home in Crandon under the care of her family and Ministry Hospice. She was 76 years old. She was born on December 23, 1937 in Argonne, a daughter of the late James and Dorla (Roberts) Johnson. She married Charles Russell in 1960. He preceded her in death on July 17, 2011.
She was known as "Grandma North" to many in the community.
Survivors include son, Charles (Jackie) Russell, Jr. of Summit Lake; three daughters, Susan (Randy) Kerr of Crandon, Phyllis Jayne (Michael) Meyer of Rhinelander and Marilyn (Robert) Dalton of Green Bay; 12 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren; two brothers, Jack Johnson and Allen (Louise) Johnson both of Crandon; two sisters, Dorla Pitts and Jean Waalkins both of Argonne; and her best friend Aggie Gryczkowski of Argonne.
In addition to her husband she was preceded in death by eight siblings.
A graveside service will be held on Saturday, July 26 at 2 p.m. at the Argonne Cemetery with a gathering to follow at the Argonne Pavilion.
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I remember my Aunt Alice more as a kid and young adult. She was all ways good to me and always welcomed in her home. My heart goes out to the whole family. One thing I remember was how she would write poems(songs) about life. I got to read a few... I also remember she knew a lot about the law, like legal issues. She was sweet and intelligent and really down to earth. RIP my dear Aunt.
I will always remember Aunt Alice
She was so quiet and soft spoken
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I am sorry to hear about Aunt Alice passing and at the same time thankful that she is no longer suffering here on this earth. I know that she will be missed by her entire family. One of my memories that sticks in my mind after 40 years was when she and her family were living in Grandpa's farm house out on Co. Rd. G in Argonne. I remember her making this HUGE bowl of potato salad, I think it was for the family reunion that was held at the VFW there in Argonne. Why that stays in my mind I do not know, but I can see her peeling potatoes and it always makes me smile:) My deepest sympathy to all of her children and grandchildren and I pray that God can heal your broken hearts in time. God bless you all. Martha (daughter of Dorla "Sis" Johnson-Pitts)
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