Faye Russ

Faye V. Russ, age 72, a resident of Webster died December 20, 2008. Faye was born on April 21, 1936 in Branford, Florida to William and Thelma Shealey. Faye was an active member and past president of the Siren Lioness and was a recipient of the Melvin Jones Award. She was also active with the Burnett County Humane Society, the Red Hat Society and spent many hours helping at St. John's Catholic Church. Faye was preceded in death by her parents, husband Gerald Patrick Russ, soul mate Charles "Choo Choo" Smith, and grandson Steven. Faye is survived by her children Loretta (Joe) Noe, Jerri Stevens, Raymond (Brenda) Russ, Rhonda (Joe) Tignor, Michael (Maria) Russ, Robert (Ingrid) Russ, Rusty (John) Hester, 12 grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren, sister Connie Brogger, brothers Clarence Powell and Randy Powell, along with other relatives and numerous friends. Funeral services will be held Saturday, December 27, 2008 at 11:00 AM at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church with Father Mike Tupa officiating. Music will be provided by Jan Larson. Interment will followed at St. John's Catholic Cemetery in Webster. Memorials are preferred to the Human Society of Burnett County. Arrangements were entrusted to Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home, Webster, Wisconsin.