Donna S. Russell Obituary

We bid farewell to Donna S. Russell of Onalaska, Wisconsin, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on September 13, 2025 at the age of 92. Donna touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Paul P. Schermer and Gladys Messmer Schermer; her sons, Robert and Stephen Russell; her grandson Andrew Whaley; and her son-in-law Stephen Schuelke.

She is survived by: her husband James Russell of Onalaska; her daughters, Susan Trotter (Jon) of Alma, WI and Catherine Whaley (Larry); her grandchildren, Katie Schuelke, Hannah Mueller (Josh), Sara Stalewski, Jon Russell (Stephanie) and Ryan Whaley (Jenny); her granddaughter-in-law Katie Whaley (Davison); her great grandchildren, Alice, Max Stalewski, Edwin, Emerett, Samson, Bennett Whaley, Audrey Mueller and Linley Russell; and her brother Richard Schermer (Gerry) of Pekin, Ill..

Memorials may be given to the Wisconsin Foundation for School Music.