Catherine Margaret Russell, 82, of Bethel, died on Dec. 22, 2005. She was born on March 2, 1923, the daughter of the late Joseph T. and Carrie (LaWarre) Bedinghaus.

She was preceded in death by her husband Lawrence; son Randy; sisters, Cecilia, Dorothy, Delores, Rosemary, Helen, and Martha, brothers, Joseph, Ben, Buddy, and Pete.

She is survived by three children, Lawrence, Carol Ann, and Catherine, sisters Mary Ellen and Patricia Ann, brother Edward, grandchildren, Becky, John, Timothy, Robin, Chad, Laura, David, great grandchildren, Cassey, Cody, Chase, Russell, Timmy, and Justin.

She was self-employed at Russell Manufacturing for over 30 years.

A Mass of the Christian burial was held Dec. 27 at St. Mary Church in Bethel. Father Don West officiated. Burial followed at the Felicity Cemetery.

Condolences can be made on line at www.kennedy-stevens.com.