Norma Jean Russell

March 3, 1932 - April 30, 2012

Norma Jean Russell, age 80, of Washington Township died Monday April 30, 2012, at Kennedy Memorial Hospital.

Norma Jean was born March 3, 1932 in Davis City, IA, to the late Earl and Evelyn Johnston.
A loving wife to her husband of 53 years, the late John G. Russell, Norma Jean loved to play golf with her husband. She adored being surrounded by her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Norma Jean is survived by her four children; Rick Russell and his wife, Connie of Tucson Ariz., Kathy Checklick and her husband, John of Culpeper, VA, John Russell, Jr and his wife Karol of Turnersville, NJ, and Cynthia Baggot and her husband, Scott of Glassboro, NJ; nine grandchildren: Jay, Steve and Joseph Checklick, Sara and Scotty Baggot, Tanya Burke, Casey Russell, Anna Kiley and Hannah Russell and eight great-grandchildren: Alyssa, Joey, Carter, and Jaxon Checklick, Isaac, Gage and Taryn Burke and Travis Russell.

Additional survivors include Connie Petticord and her husband Lloyd of Des Moines, IA.
The family will hold a private memorial service at a later date when all of the family is able to gather together for a reunion and celebration.

Arrangements are under the care of the EGIZI FUNERAL HOME, Washington Twp.

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Norma Jean Russell, age 80, of Washington Township died Monday April 30, 2012, at Kennedy Memorial Hospital. Norma Jean was born March 3, 1932 in Davis City, IA, to the late Earl and Evelyn Johnston. A loving wife to her husband of 53 years, the late John G. Russell, Norma Jean loved to play golfContinue Reading

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Mom I miss you so very much. You were a wonderful role model for me. I get comfort in knowing that you are now with dad and you can both rest in peace together with no suffering. I love you!!

"Big" sister I will miss you so much and our telephone conversations where we solvd the problems of the world. Your were always my idol to look up to, no one could ever have asked for a better sister. I love you so much and have a large void in my heart with you gone home to be with the Lord. Your memory will always be with me.

Grandma, i miss you so much every day, you were the best grandmother any one could ever ask for. you were very sweet and kind hearted. I love you so very much and you will always be in my heart. Youll never be forgotten,to me you were known as the best grandmother in the world!!! i love so much grandma!!!!

Grandma, Oh how you are missed and loved. I am certain that the love which our family shares began, and was nurtured, by you. The same day that we lost you, Ryan and I lost our first pregnancy. Please look for our our baby's soul up in heaven - she needs someone to take care of her. We love you, Grandma. Anna K

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Grandma, It seems like only a day ago I was with you at your apartment sharing laughs and spending time with you. I feel lucky to have been able to have lived out your final days with you and I am comforted by the knowledge that your last days were spent with the people you loved and who loved you the most. A hole is in my heart with your passing. You will be sorely missed. I love you. Scotty.

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