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Loraine M. Russell, 89, of Bellefontaine, and formerly of Arcadia, passed away Thursday, Aug. 24, 2017.
She was born Nov. 10, 1927, a daughter of the late Cyriel and Irene DeCooman.
Loraine was a 1945 graduate of Van Buren High School. She married Raymond Ross Russell on Sept. 15, 1946, and he preceded her in death.
She is survived by her children, Suzanne Marie (Raymond) Reinhard of Fairborn and Alan Ray (Janice) Russell of Des Moines, Iowa; six grandchildren, Lori (David) Wallingford, Lisa (Dan) Smithers, Lee (Courtney) Reinhard, Pam Alexander-Nelson, Chad (Chrissy) Cappiello and Jessica (Nick) Moehle; 20 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; a brother, Ronald Lee (Sharon) DeCooman of Arcadia; sister-in-law, Peg Russell of Parma; and numerous nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her infant brother, Robert DeCooman, and a sister, Suzy Chekanoff DeCooman.
Loraine enjoyed reading and attending family events, especially sporting events of her great-grandchildren. She was a member of the Arcadia United Methodist Church.
Visitation is from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Coldren-Crates Funeral Home, Findlay, and for one hour prior to the funeral, which begins at 11 a.m. Wednesday, at the Arcadia United Methodist Church with Pastor Dave Noel officiating. Burial will follow in Bechtel Cemetery, Van Buren.
Memorial contributions can be made to Logan Acres Activity Fund, 2739 County Road 91, Bellefontaine, OH 43311. Condolences can be sent via www.coldrencrates.com.