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Donald Russell Obituary

Russell, Donald J. Age 83, U.S. Army Veteran. Beloved husband of Rachel Russell (nee Vasquez) and the late Geraldine M. Russell (nee Wysocki); loving father of Sharon (Greg) De Young, Debbi (David) Mashek, Kenneth (Helen) Russell, Larry Russell and Karen (Terry) Lein; stepfather of Ronald J. (Sherri) Faltin; fond grandfather of Russell (Kim) De Young, Shannon Mashek, Dana Mashek, Kenneth Mashek, Jeffrey Lein, Kelly Lein and the late David Mashek; great-grandfather of Ava De Young, Grace De Young and Nora De Young; step-grandfather of Katie Faltin and Jacob Faltin; dear brother of Robert (Lucy) Russell and Marilyn (late Paul) Cwik; uncle of many nieces and nephews; cousin and friend of many. Funeral Friday 9:00 a.m. from the Wolniak Funeral Home, 5700 S. Pulaski Rd., to St. Turibius Church for Mass at 9:30 am. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Visitation Thursday 2:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. 773-767-4500 or www.wolniakfuneralhome.com



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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Dec. 8, 2015.

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Laura Kolalis

December 11, 2015

Rachel, May God give you his peace at this time . We are sorry for your loss and are praying for you.
Love
Frank and Laura Kolalis

soozi sonheim

December 9, 2015

Rae,on behalf of all the ladies at the beauty shop ,we want to extend our deepest and most profound sympathies .They say life is just a whisper in our ears,but Don will remain a song in our hearts . An old southern saying,"don't just pray when it's raining, you pray when the sun is shining too .I know you were grateful for every day you had with Don.

December 8, 2015

MY DAD!!! LUV YOU ALWAYS

Linda & Larry Russell

December 8, 2015

On behalf of our family, we send our condolences on the passing of Don.

Kim Moore, Mike Russell & Jill Qualizza

Linda & Larry Russell

December 8, 2015

Linda & Larry Russell

Linda & Larry Russell

December 8, 2015

Sharon DeYoung

December 8, 2015

Love you Grandpa Don
Ava, Grace,Nora

December 8, 2015

My husband and I bowled with Don and Rae for many years on Saturday nights. Don was a great guy and we have a lot of great memories! Watching him and Rachel dance at our wedding and all of our bowling banquets is one of those memories. They put the rest of us to shame! We always had a lot of laughs!

Our condolences to Rachel and all of their family members. He will be missed!

Love,
Tom, Kathy, Tommy and Kelly Forrest

Sharon DeYoung

December 8, 2015

This morning, my first cup of coffee was out of my dads favorite coffee mug. Its old and chipped, but it was his. He insisted on using it. So, as I sit and sip, I'm missing you dad. Lets have another cup, together.

Debbi Mashek

December 7, 2015

He told me I was beautiful and gave me a kiss on the lips. He fell into a deep sleep but we held his hands and relived our memories. I pray that he was able to hear our love. He passed away at peace with his life and with continuing on his journey to the next. Although these last few days were emotionally difficult, I will forever cherish the words that were spoken, the love that was shown, and all that he has taught me. I will think of him every day. There will be tears and grief, but also many smiles remembering the man that is my father. I love you Dad!

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