In Memory Of
Blenda Russell
1940
2019
Blenda Russell
July 15, 1940 — November 14, 2019
Blenda (Moberg) Russell, 79, of Topeka, passed away Thursday, November 14, 2019.
She was born July 15, 1940, in Alta Vista, Kansas, the daughter of Elmer and Madeline (Carlton) Moberg.
She attended Alta Vista schools. She was married to Jim Russell for 59 years.
Blenda was employed by Richmond-Gordman for 10 years.
She was a member of Countryside United Methodist Church. Blenda enjoyed gardening, decorating her home and reading her bible.
Survivors include their children, Barbara (Tim) Whitt, Debra (Anthony) Long, J.D. (Calley) Russell, Wendi Russell (Brad Warren), and Jessica Trimble; grandchildren, Shelley (Kenneth) Harrell, Jaime Whitt, James (Sarah) Russell, Scott (Randi) Connell, Jackie (Ben) Kuisle, Billy (Heidi) Connell, Ashley (Jeremy) Villines, Jacob (Miranda) Russell, Josh (Ashlee) Russell, Matthew Trimble, Andrew Trimble, Elijah Russell; and great-grandchildren, Will, Kyndall, Sam, Buddy, Jack, Justin, Desirea, Grayson, Kynlee, Kalynn, Presley, Parker, Preston, Bailey, Kennedy, Jackson, Ethan, Avery, Carter, Cora and Piper.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband Jim Russell; grandson, Lucas Russell; and siblings, Paul Moberg and Betty Sloan.
Honoring Blenda's request, cremation is planned. A memorial ceremony will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 23, 2019 at Dove Southwest Chapel, 3700 SW Wanamaker Road. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Private family inurnment will be in Memorial Park Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to Countryside United Methodist Church or Meals on Wheels of Topeka.
To leave a special message for the family online, visit the guestbook below.
She was born July 15, 1940, in Alta Vista, Kansas, the daughter of Elmer and Madeline (Carlton) Moberg.
She attended Alta Vista schools. She was married to Jim Russell for 59 years.
Blenda was employed by Richmond-Gordman for 10 years.
She was a member of Countryside United Methodist Church. Blenda enjoyed gardening, decorating her home and reading her bible.
Survivors include their children, Barbara (Tim) Whitt, Debra (Anthony) Long, J.D. (Calley) Russell, Wendi Russell (Brad Warren), and Jessica Trimble; grandchildren, Shelley (Kenneth) Harrell, Jaime Whitt, James (Sarah) Russell, Scott (Randi) Connell, Jackie (Ben) Kuisle, Billy (Heidi) Connell, Ashley (Jeremy) Villines, Jacob (Miranda) Russell, Josh (Ashlee) Russell, Matthew Trimble, Andrew Trimble, Elijah Russell; and great-grandchildren, Will, Kyndall, Sam, Buddy, Jack, Justin, Desirea, Grayson, Kynlee, Kalynn, Presley, Parker, Preston, Bailey, Kennedy, Jackson, Ethan, Avery, Carter, Cora and Piper.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband Jim Russell; grandson, Lucas Russell; and siblings, Paul Moberg and Betty Sloan.
Honoring Blenda's request, cremation is planned. A memorial ceremony will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 23, 2019 at Dove Southwest Chapel, 3700 SW Wanamaker Road. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Private family inurnment will be in Memorial Park Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to Countryside United Methodist Church or Meals on Wheels of Topeka.
To leave a special message for the family online, visit the guestbook below.
To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Blenda Russell, please visit our flower store.
Service Schedule
Past Services
Visitation
Saturday, November 23, 2019
1:00 - 2:00 pm (Central time)
Dove Cremations & Funerals - Southwest
Memorial Service
Saturday, November 23, 2019
Starts at 2:00 pm (Central time)
Dove Cremations & Funerals - Southwest
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