Daniel Funeral Home & Cremation Service

Lorelie "Laurie" M. Russell

May 13, 1951 – July 12, 2026

Lorelie “Laurie” Mary Russell, age 75, of St. Cloud, Minnesota passed away unexpectedly at her home on July 12, 2026. A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday, August 5, 2026, at 11:00am at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church, St. Cloud. Rev. Derek Wiechmann will officiate. A visitation will be held at the Daniel Funeral Home on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, from 4:00-7:00pm and then an hour prior to mass at the church. A prayer service will be held at 4:00 pm at the start of the visitation at the Daniel Funeral Home on Tuesday, August 4, 2026. Burial will take place at Assumption Cemetery.

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.


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Lali, You were my sister from another mother, and my dearest, cherished friend for 56 years. I will always treasure our friendship, your loving heart, your wonderful sense of fun, and the way you were always there for anyone who needed you. We called each other 4-5 times a week for years and shared so many “highs”, lows, secrets, dreams, and memories together. Your laugh was not only beautiful but also infectious.

Loved your love of gardening, your devoiton to all of your cats, esp. Jackson & Emily and your feral cats. I smile when I think about your incredible cooking/baking skills and the many recipes we’ve shared back and forth. I love the quilt you made me and will cherish it forever. I also have special memories of training you on the OB Ward and the Nursery at the Brainerd Hospital while you were attending vocational school there to obtain your LPN Degree. We both loved being nurses, and I was so proud to watch you become such a talented, cariing nurse.
I find comfort in knowing you are reunited with your beloved son Adam ( our Godson), your Mom, and Nettie. I will miss you terribly my dear friend, but I willl carry you in my heart and thoughts everyday. Thaks for all the beutiful memories we’ve made together. Someday we will be together again.
All my love Lali, Kat. (I can hear Adam playing his guitar for you!)

It is with great sadness that I say good bye to my Dear Sweet Laurie. She always had a smile and could make anyone smile. Loved her so and will miss her. I ask her to watch over me now that she has her wings. Love and Miss you already

Services

Schedule Details

A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday, August 5, 2026, at 11:00am at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church, St. Cloud. Rev. Derek Wiechmann will officiate. A visitation will be held at the Daniel Funeral Home on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, from 4:00-7:00pm and then an hour prior to mass at the church. A prayer service will be held at 4:00 pm at the start of the visitation at the Daniel Funeral Home on Tuesday, August 4, 2026. Burial will take place at Assumption Cemetery.