Donna Marie Russ, 97, of Peoria, AZ passed away on Monday, February 4, 2019 after a short illness. She was born in Benton Harbor, MI and lived most of her life in the Benton Harbor – St. Joseph area. Beginning in 1985, Donna and her late husband Robert spent the winters in Arizona, making a permanent move in January of 2009.
She was an active resident of the Palos Verdes Senior Living community and was a member and energetic volunteer with Willowbrook United Methodist Church in Sun City. She was an avid crafter and her yearly hand-made Christmas ornaments were treasured by all who were lucky enough to receive them.
She is survived by brother Virgil Grenewetzki of Peoria, AZ; sister-in-law Martha McLiver of Plymouth, IN; and numerous nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be held at Willowbrook United Methodist Church, 19390 N 99th Avenue, Sun City, AZ 85373 at 10am on Wednesday February 27th. A reception will be held at 11am on Thursday February 28th at Palos Verdes Senior Living, 18441 N 87th Avenue, Peoria, AZ 85382. Memorial donations may be made to the Salvation Army.