Lynn Marie RUSSELL

RUSSELL, Lynn Marie (Martus) - Flushing, MI age 45 passed away peacefully, Tuesday, March 29, 2011 surrounded by family and friends after a courageous battle with brain cancer. Funeral mass will be celebrated 11 AM Friday, April 1, 2011 at St. Robert Bellarmine Catholic Church , 310 N. Cherry St., Flushing with Fr. Robert Klein celebrant. Interment will follow at Flushing Cemetery. Visitation will be held 5-9 PM Wednesday and 1-3 and 5-9 PM Thursday at Sharp Funeral Homes, Miller Road Chapel, 8138 Miller Rd., Swartz Creek. Those desiring may make memorial contributions to St. Robert School Library. Lynn was born July 14, 1965 to Robert Martus and the late Miriam Martus. She was a resident of Flushing for most of her life, graduating from Flushing High School in 1983. She married David Russell, on July 29, 1988 and they were blessed with a beautiful daughter, Samantha. Lynn attended the University of Michigan Flint and worked for RB Management, a franchisee of the McDonalds Corporation for more than twenty years. She was an avid reader and trivia enthusiast. In the last few years, she volunteered her time as library assistant and tutor for students at St. Robert School where she fostered a love of reading in many children. Lynn loved to laugh and enjoyed spending time with family and friends. She was especially beloved by her daughter, Samantha and her nieces and nephews with whom she spent much time playing, teaching, laughing and reading with over the years. She is survived by her wonderful and devoted husband, David and daughter Samantha of Flushing, her father Robert Martus of Flushing, sister and brother-in-law Lisa and Ted Sawicki of Erin, Ontario and nieces; Phoebe and Charlotte, brother and sister-in-law David and Karianne Martus and nephews; Jasper and Maximilian of Flushing. She also leaves treasured father and mother-in-law; Dave and Carol Russell, sister-in-laws; Sue Russell, Kathy (Jim) Wolfgang and nieces and nephews; Nikki (Lee) Bishop, John Berish, Kayla, Zachary and Noah Wolfgang; many aunts, uncles and cousins. Also close to her heart she leaves cousin, Colin Riley of Reston, VA, ""adopted"" son, Matthew Keinath; ""adopted"" daughters; Liz, Teresa, Michelle and their parents Rick and Lanie Valley, Caitlin Gansen and special friend Sheri DeWitt. Lynn was preceded in death by her mother, Miriam and grandparents; William and Stella Martus and Gerard and Dorothy McCormick. The family wishes to extend many thanks to all of the family and friends who have offered support in the last few months in so many ways. Please know that your prayers and kindness were appreciated more than you know. In Lynnï¿Â½(TM)s honor we ask you to hold each other close now, be thankful for the time you are given and donï¿Â½(TM)t forget to laugh. Peace. Friends may share an online tribute on the obituary page of www.sharpfuneralhomes.com.

Visitation

Wednesday, March 30, 2011 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Sharp Funeral Homes - Miller Road Chapel
8138 Miller Road Swartz Creek 48473, United States

Visitation

Thursday, March 31, 2011 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Sharp Funeral Homes - Miller Road Chapel
8138 Miller Road Swartz Creek 48473, United States