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Samuel Russell Obituary

Russell, Samuel "Sammy" age 34 of Cicero, IL, cherished husband of Alison (nee Thoronton), loving father of Paige and Caitlin, devoted son of Samuel and Donna (nee Lee) Russell, dear brother of Brian and Tom (Lyndee), fond uncle, cousin and friend to all. Sammy, you have touched our lives in ways we never thought possible. You will be loved, missed and never forgotten. Chapel services Tuesday, 11 a.m. at the River Woods Funeral Chapels, 205 S. River Rd., Des Plaines, IL. (½ block north of Rand Rd. Rt.-12). Interment Memory Gardens Cemetery. Visitation Monday from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Info., 847-635-5900.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on May 16, 2004.

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Ray and Laurie Johnson

May 25, 2004

To Alison, Sam, Donna, Tom, and Brian: All of our prayers are with you. Sammy we are going to miss you dearly.



Love,

Ray, Laurie, Kevin and Mikey

Patrick & Karen Ciolino

May 16, 2004

Allison, Paige and Caitlin,

In the hearts of all who knew him his memory lives.

Extending our deepest sympathy to you and the Family.

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