Lorelie “Laurie” Mary Russell was born on May 13, 1951, to Edmund and Vera Kutzera in St. Cloud, Minnesota. She attended Cathedral High School and Brainerd Technical College. She earned her degree as a licensed practical nurse and went on to marry Jack Russell, and they adopted their son Adam; they later divorced.
She had a nurturing nature and was a lover of all animals, especially her cats: Emily and Jackson. She was also an avid gardener, always having a large vegetable garden which led to her being affectionally called “Aunt Pickles” by some of her nieces and nephews. Laurie enjoyed travelling with her friends.
She is survived by her sisters, Linda (Jerry) Donabauer and Luanne Beumer; many nieces and nephews; and Godchild, Calise Anton, who passed away just days after Lorelie.
Laurie was preceded in death by her parents; only son, Adam Russell; sister, Lynette Kutzera; and her maternal and paternal grandparents.
