Russell H Cors

MONONA/PORTAGE- Russell H. Cors, age 77, of Monona, passed away peacefully after a long struggle with heart disease on Tuesday, Dec. 20, 2011, at Agrace HospiceCare. He was born on Jan. 20, 1934, in Portage, the son of Donald and Mildred (MacMillin) Cors. Russell graduated from Portage High School in 1952. After high school, he served in the U.S. Air Force. Russell served on the Portage City Council. He was a loyal and dedicated employee of A-1 Furniture for over 20 years. Russell enjoyed going to movies, watching T.V., and automobiles. He is survived by two brothers, Kenneth (Joan) Cors of Prairie du Sac and Wayne Cors of McFarland; and nieces and nephews. Russell was preceded in death by his parents; and sister, Arlene Hutler. Memorial services will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL HOME, 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, at 3 p.m., on Friday, Dec. 23, 2011. Visitation will be at the funeral home from 2 p.m. until the time of service on Friday. The family would like to express a special thank you to Meriter heart and vascular unit. Visitation will be at the funeral home from 2 p.m. until the time of service on Friday. Memorial services will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL HOME, 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, at 3 p.m., on Friday, Dec. 23, 2011.