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Mary Russell Obituary

Russell, Mary C. Nee Johnson. Beloved wife of the late Daniel Sr. Loving mother of Elaine (Dan) Leato, Mary (William) Clarke, Edward, Jacqueline (the late Ray) Gulley, Sarah (the late Edward) Shelton, Daniel Jr., and the late William. Fond grandmother of Kelly (Mike), Michael, Jessica (Nick), Kristen, Daniel, Crystal, William Jr. (Kelly), Stephanie, Edward Jr., Dawn, John, April, Stephanie, Tina, Billy Jr., Shannon (Joe), Robert, Joellyn (Roy), Tracy (George), Raymond, Megan, and Kelly. Great-grandmother of many. Dear sister of the late Annie (the late Joe) Vasil, and Margaret (Harvey) Johnson. Fond aunt of many nieces and nephews. Funeral Thursday 11:45am from Michael Coletta Sons Funeral Home 544 W. 31st St. Chicago to St. Gabriel Church Mass 12:30pm. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Visitation Wednesday 3pm to 9pm (312)225-8500.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jun. 1, 2011.

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June 8, 2011

God Bless you Aunt Toots,
I remember so may good times when we were little and even not so long ago.
You're up there with your sisters and mom and son. Up in heaven there is no more pain and only happy times. So go and be at peace and we will think of you all the time. You will never be forgotten.
Love Rita

Marilynn Leato

June 1, 2011

Our Sympathies...Marilynn, Stacy And D.J.

June 1, 2011

Our Sympathies...Marilynn, Stacy And D.J.

shannon otoolis

June 1, 2011

Sorry to hear of the loss. Thoughts and prayers to the family and friends of Mary Russell.

June 1, 2011

You were truly one of a kind. I will forever treasure our many memories. Try not to have the men fighting over you too much up there.
Crystal & Sky

Michael

June 1, 2011

Hey grams, Its never easy to say goodbye but I kno that your a free soul. Gunna roam and be with us all...We pray for you please prey for us, please stop by from time to time love you

Stephanie Clarke

June 1, 2011

Grandma I hope heaven is like everyone says im sure your living the life you are missed and very loved your memories are with us and your always in my heart. Gone but never forgotten. May you rest in peace. Lyla and I love you.

sue & michelle

June 1, 2011

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

Mary & Tony DeFeo

June 1, 2011

We are so sorry for your great loss. Our love and support will always be there for all of you. We will keep you all in our prayers.

Jess

June 1, 2011

I love you Grandma ! You will never be forgotten. I hope you're enjoying it up there. You are in a much better place now.

June 1, 2011

It was a pleasure to have known you. You touched lots of lives, may you rest in peace.

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