Anna Marie (Foster) Russell, 93, of Plymouth, Indiana, passed away at home on Sunday, January 25, 2026 with her great-grandson Justin by her side.
Anna was born on October 25, 1932, in Saint Joseph, Michigan to John Norros Foster and Frieda Zupke Foster. She graduated from St. Joseph High School and worked in various places, those being G.C. Murphy dime store, a Bakery and LECO. Anna lived a full life filled with joy and care for her family. Anna leaves behind a heart of gold that will never be forgotten by the many people she came to love and care for.
Anna's interests truly showed how kind of a soul she had. She loved taking care of her flower and vegetable garden each year. She enjoyed camping with her family up in Baldwin, Michigan. She also enjoyed crocheting blankets and scarves with and for her family. She loved feeding and giving cats in the neighborhood a warm and comfy place they could look to for safety. She also enjoyed putting puzzles together in her spare time. She also enjoyed reading crime/detective thriller novels. She was also a lifetime member of the Plymouth Blackhawk Motorcycle club with her late husband Elson Holdread who she married on January 18, 2001, where she enjoyed riding motorcycles all over the country with him and through many hare scrambles.
Anna's legacy continues on through her large and loving family, survived by, including her 3 siblings Gertrude Weaver, Helen Flugrath, and Lee Alan Foster, her son, Michael Ratke, her step-daughter Deb Russell Slavicek, her step-son David Holdread, her grand daughter Jaime Ratke. her grandson Derek Ratke, her 3 great-grandchildren Justin Russell, Jennifer and Jasmine who all brought so much happiness and love to her life. Along with many more grandchildren and great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.
She was preceded in death by her first husband Edwin, 2nd husband Harold, and 3rd husband Elson, her sister Mary Saltzman, and her 5 brothers John Foster Jr. , Robert Foster, Leonard Foster, Lawrence Foster, Charles Foster and her son James Edwin Ratke.
A celebration of life for Anna will be held in her home state of Michigan but, that will be announced at a later date.
Palmer Funeral Home – Plymouth Chapel is honored to be assisting the family with all final arrangements.
