Sarah (Kathryn) Russell's Obituary
Sarah (Kathryn) Russell, 93 died on December 10, 2019 in Oviedo, Florida with family at her side.
Sarah Kathryn was born in Bridgeport Indiana to Elmer and Dorothy (Stout) Gerth on October 9, 1926.
Kathryn married James G. Russell in 1950. They made their home in Earl Park, Indiana where they
raised three daughters, Carolyn Sue (David-deceased)Wilken, Nancy Kathryn (David)Tingley, and Janet
Ann (James) Savesky. She had six grandchildren: Sara (Jeff) Hamer, Grace (Cass) Wilken-Yoder, Jacob
(Teresa) Wilken Justin (Erin) Savesky, Kathryn (Kate) Tingley, and Holly (Tingley) Garnett. She is survived
by 12 great-grandchildren.
As a member of the Earl Park Presbyterian Church she directed the choir for many years and
coordinated the annual Christmas Cantata comprised of singers from St. John’s Catholic and Earl Park
Presbyterian churches
Kathryn retired from the the Benton Community School Corporatio after teaching music for more than
30 years.
Three sisters survive: Sandra Jean Gossett, Nancy Sue Doty, and Betty Jo Schmeh.
Kathryn was predecessed by her husband, James G. Russell, a daughter Nancy Kathryn (Russell)
Tingley, and a son-in-law David E. Wilken. Her parents, one sister, three brothers, and many dear
friends.
A graveside service will be held in late spring at the Earl Park Cemetery. Windier Funeral Home,
Fowler, Indiana will coordinate the arrangements.
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