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Brenda Russell Obituary

Russell, Brenda A. Passed away at the age of 47 on June 4, 2016. Beloved wife of Lee Russell Sr.; adored mother of Lee Jr., Christian, and Julian; dear stepdaughter of Mari Salinas. She was preceded in death by her dearly missed parents, Jorge Salinas and Delores Dizonno and stepfather, Frank Dizonno. She is also the cherished sister of George Jr. and Wendy; half-sister of Yolanda, Adriana, and Patricia, and stepsister of Fransico, Aida, and Maribel. She was surrounded by many nieces and nephews. 'God called you home with open arms.'



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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jun. 24, 2016.

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Lee russell

June 19, 2025

It's still hard...I miss you....I can still hear your voice calling my name....lee

Tammy Griggs

June 18, 2019

Brenda,my dear friend there's not a day that goes by i don't miss your voice,your laugh,your sillyness,your face. There is so much gone from my heart without you..i look at our picture every day..i share stories of us to many ppl..you are always in my heart..love you bestie..

Christian Russell

May 19, 2017

Happy birthday to us mom. I'll always be your gift. I wishbi could spend our birthday together, but in a way we always are. I miss you mom, happy birthday, and I love you!

Christian Russell

November 9, 2016

I got a job mom, I hopexpect you are proud of me. It's not a big one, but it's something. I'm going g to start saving. You know ow I am good at that, you always said that. I miss you mom. I love you.

Christian Russell

October 9, 2016

I still miss you mom, and I think of you almost everyday. I wish you were still here with us. I miss our talks. I miss your voice. I love you mom. And I will always remember you.

Christian Russell

July 6, 2016

I miss you mom, I love you always.

Tammy Griggs

July 3, 2016

For you Brenda. Hugs and kisses

Tammy Griggs

July 3, 2016

My thoughts. And prayers. Are with the Russell. Family.my dearest. Friend Brenda. I cant say enough about you. You where one of a kind. Heart of gold.u always was there for me ..u will be so missed by so many .u will be never forgotten. In eyes. U where my right hand i feel so lost without. You.. I miss u so much.. All the times. We spent out togather all are laugh's. .. Wht keeps me going everyday. Is seeing our pictures and moments we hung out. Rest in peace my best friend no one will ever take your place. Love u so much .. Until we meet again i only wish heaven had a cell phone u would never put it down ... Love u tons...

B. Musial

June 27, 2016

May you find comfort during this time of sorrow over the loss of Brenda. Psalm 68:20

Sara Fleszewski

June 25, 2016

Nobody is ready to see a loved one go, but trust that God is prepared and knows when to call us home.

LEE RUSSELL

June 25, 2016

LOVE YOU ALLWAY.....MAY GOD NEVER LET THIS CANDLE GO OUT....I LOVE YOU ALLWAYS...AND FOREVER..LEE..

Christian Russell

June 24, 2016

I miss you mom, the house is too quiet without you. I will treasure the memories I have of you forever. Since we have the same birthday, I shall celebrate our birthday for two now. I promise to make something of myself, and to pursue my art like always pushed me to do. I will still watch the crime shows you got me into, and the get nightmares from the horror movies you made me love so much. I miss you mom, and I love you, and will continue to do so.

June 24, 2016

A loving mother and wife, A Kind women with a heart of gold with great strength, She had talents of painting and drawing along with cooking, She was the master at knowing when someone needed a hug and knew that she could make ones life have meaning. She knew many ways to cheer up a sad soul with loving words. She was a protector of her family and close friends.

June 24, 2016

the day when we took our vows......when she gave birth too 3 great sons....lee jr. christian and julian...26 years of great memories ...every day saying i love you....
..i will love you allways...and you be truly missed...

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