Alice Russell, 88, passed away peacefully at 7:03 pm, Thursday, January 9, 2020 with her family by her side.
She was born in Alton, Illinois on September 13, 1931, the daughter of Albert and Lucille (Forrester) Evans.
Alice married James Russell on May 5, 1951 Fosterburg Baptist Church He preceded her in death on September 19, 2017
She was a former member of Fosterburg Baptist Church as well as attended Main St. United Methodist Church.
Alice worked for the Alton School District in the cafeteria. She was an avid golfer, winning multiple trophies in putting. Alice loved her family and especially children. To her “family is everything.”
She is survived by two daughters and sons-in-law as well as a son and daughter-in-law, Lana (Richard) Jennett of Pacific, MO., Jim (Susie) Russell of CO., and Debbie (Keith) St. Cin of Godfrey, IL., grandchildren, Alice Jennett, Annie (Brian) Spinneweber, Sarah Jennett, Matthew (Karen) Ebbeler, Jon (Lupe) Russell, Greg (Rachel) Russell, Willie (Jill) Russell, John Durrwachter, Paul Ebbeler and Marcie Ebbeler, great-grandchildren Reagan Ebbeler, Rese Ebbeler, Ryan Ebbeler, Rachel Ebbeler, Mackie James Russell, Emma Russell, Cooper Russell, Leo Spinneweber, Dean Spinneweber, Malachi Ebbeler, Emma Ebbeler
In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents, one daughter Denise Russell, a sister Alberta “Tippy” McQigg and a brother Charles “Buck” Evans.
A celebration of life will be from 4 pm to 7 pm Friday, January 24, 2020 at Elias, Kallal, and Schaaf Funeral Home in Godfrey where memorial services will be at 7:00 pm with Rev. Bob Harris officiating.
Memorials may be made to St. Jude’s Hospital.
Elias, Kallal and Schaaf Funeral Home in Godfrey are in charge of arrangements.
Online condolences and guest book may be found at www.eliaskallalandschaaf.com