Sara M. Russ

Sara Marjorie Russ, age 88, of Troy, passed away on Thursday, August 20, 2020 at her residence, Royal Oak House Assisted living facility in Royal Oak, MI. She was born June 18, 1932 in Detroit, MI to Jesse and Alice (Mills) Kaufman. She married Marvin Dean Russ January 17, 1951 in Pontiac, MI. Sara grew up and lived all of her adult life in Madison Heights, MI. She graduated from Madison High School. She was employed by Beaumont Hospital in Royal Oak, MI. She enjoyed sewing, quilting, doing puzzles, crafting and casinos. In retirement she enjoyed spending the winter in Punta Gorda, FL and she loved playing Bingo. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother.

Sara is survived by her husband, Marvin; children Dennis (Sandra) Russ of Fenton, MI, Carl (Marilyn) Russ of Media, PA, Gayle McClenahan of Troy, MI, Brion Russ of Clarkson, MI, Toni (Kenneth) Haggerty of Troy, MI and Corey (Todd) Green of Troy, MI. her grandchildren Jason Russ, Jennifer Zanti, Tara Odgers, Kristin Haggerty, Jessica Russ, Katie Haggerty, Jamie McClenahan, Erin McClenahan, Madison Green, Morgan Green; her great-grandchildren Zander Zanti, Ariana Zanti, Ella Odgers, Madelyn Odgers, Charlotte Russ, Olivia Masson, Jackson Masson, Avery Masson; brother-in-laws Richard (Mary) Russ of South Bend, IN; and sister-in-laws Eunice (Tuckey) Kaufman of Cass City, MI, Phyllis (Scharf) Russ of Gladstone, MI and Wesley "Butch" (the late Beverly) Russ; she is also survived by many nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her brothers John (Gwen) Kaufman of San Diego, CA, Donald Kaufman of Cass City, MI; sister Janice (Arlo) Jorgenson; and brother-in-laws James Russ & Wesley “Butch” Russ.

The family will greet friend at Edward Swanson & Son Funeral Home, 30351 Dequindre Road, Madison Heights 48071, for a service on Tuesday, August 25th at 11:00am (outside service only). In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Sara's memory to Assured Hospice Care in Southfield, Michigan. Family friends may share memories, prayers and stories with the family at www.EdwardSwansonandSonfuneralhome.com.