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Russell Murrell Obituary

Murrell, Russell Edward beloved husband of Mary Margaret (nee Cathcart), devoted father of Larry Joe (Dorothy), Wayne, Patricia (Steven) Hallmark, James (Devona), Russ (Ellie), Dean (Deirdre), loving grandfather of 14 and great-grandfather of five. Funeral service 11 a.m., Wednesday, at Pfaff- Garner-Adinamis Funeral Home, 5001 N. Lincoln Ave., Chicago. Interment private. Visitation 3 to 9 p.m., Tuesday. Info: 773-728-1700 Visit Guest Book at www.suntimes.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Oct. 15, 2002.

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Heather Cathcart

October 28, 2002

Taylor and I love you and you will be missed alot.I wish i could have been their to say good bye,at least you will be pain free now.Love Always

kelita jones

October 21, 2002

hello aunt mary, i love you.if you ever need anything just let me know.you know he has a friend with him(your brother). they are both sadley missed.they are both looking down on all of us and watching us.they are our angels. may god be with you and look after you. give yourself time to heal it has been a rough few years.i love you and i will keep you in my heart and my prayers.

Shane & Memory Forwalt

October 21, 2002

Dearest Aunt Mary,

May God bless you in your time of sorrow. Know now he is with you always, just as grandpa is with us always. I am sure Uncle Russ and my Grandpa are having a good old time now. Until we all meet again, they will be greatly missed, but never once forgotten, for their names will always be upon our lips.

We love you, may God speed your greif.

Shane & Memory Forwalt

Jenny Murrell

October 17, 2002

Grandpa, I will always love and miss you. May you rest in peace. See you soon! Love your granddaughter, Jenny

Larry and Patricia Cathcart

October 17, 2002

Dear Aunt Mary and all my cousins and family we are very sorry to have a very dear uncle RUSS TO Leave us all but at least now he is in no pain or suffering but he still will be sadly missed by us all may he rest in peace, and if there is any thing in this world that we can do for any OF YOU at all please call may GOD BLESS YOU ALL LARRY DALE

Ami Murrell

October 16, 2002

Grandpa,

You will always and forever be missed. Love, your grandaughter, ami

Dona - Mike Turgeon/Petrey

October 15, 2002

Dear Larry & Dorothy: We who are left behind are the sad ones. Mr. Murrell is now free of such earthly sorrows. May yours be brief and lightened by the fond memories of your dad which we're sure you have plenty of. Sincerely, Dona & Mike

BILL & DIANE STECIAK

October 15, 2002

DEAR MARY,SORRY ABOUT RUSS,IF YOU NEED ANYTHING OR JUST SOMEONE TO TALK TO JUST LET ME KNOW. CALL ME ANYTIME!!!!! LOVE DIANE AND BILL

Anthony and Nancy Nazarowski

October 15, 2002

To all of the Murrell Family



We are sorry for your loss. We know you will miss him. He is now watching over all of you and protecting you.

Jim Murrell

October 15, 2002

I'll miss you Dad, Love your son Jim.

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