Russell McCallister Obituary

McCallister, Russell E. longtime resident of River Forest and Oak Park, IL, lost his battle with cancer October 14, 2006. He was born in 1934, in Toledo, Ohio, where he graduated from Libby High School, served his country during Korea then returned home to attend and graduate from The University of Toledo. He married Marilyn Magrum who predeceased him. They had two daughters, Cherri and Lisa. Russ was a well known and respected computer program expert in the Chicago area for many years. He was also an avid Bridge and Chess player; a ballet and music aficionado; and a Mason. He is survived by his wife, Susan; daughters, Lisa McCallister and Cherri McCallister Tyioran; son-in-law, Edward Tyioran; grandchildren, Kyle and Grace Tyioran and Emma Tyioran Troupe; grandson-in-law, Christian Troupe; and great grandsons, Christian and Caleb Troupe. A memorial gathering will be April 14, 2007, in Burleson, TX, where he and his wife, Susan, lived his last 7 years. To attend his memorial call 817-919-2954 for details.