Ada Russell

TRAVERSE CITY — Ada Dorothy M. Petersen Russell, 89, of Traverse City, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 1, 2012, at Tendercare surrounded by her loving family. Ada was born on May 14, 1922, in Grawn, to the late James and Hannahbelle (Canfield) Harr. She married Harry Petersen in 1945. Years after his passing, she met and married Harry Russell.
Ada always enjoyed sports and music. She was also a people person, whether having people of all ages over to visit or helping out her sister, Leona, at Sladek's Bakery. She simply loved being around people and people loved being around her.
She was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother and will be sorely missed by all who knew her.
Ada is survived by her children, Harry (Pat Webb) Petersen, Jack (Deby) Petersen, Craig Petersen and Pete (Diane) Petersen; 15 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and many other loving family members and friends.
Ada was preceded in death by her parents; first husband, Harry Petersen; second husband, Harry Russell; granddaughter, Margaret Petersen; and two sisters, Leona Sladek and Geneva Burick.
Visitation will be held for Ada today, May 6, 2012, from 4 to 8 p.m., at the Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held on Monday, May 7, at 11 a.m., with a visitation one hour prior, also at the funeral home. Burial will take place at Oakwood Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the Father Fred Foundation.
Please sign Ada's online guestbook at www.reynolds-jonkhoff.com .