Eleanor Russell Obituary
It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Eleanor Russell of Des Moines, Iowa, born in Fort Dodge, Iowa, who passed away at the age of 86, on February 17, 2026. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Eleanor Russell or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Lloyd Eckerson and Leone Eckerson (Hogan); her stepson Jeffrey Russell; and her siblings, Jane Levene, Bob, Ed and Jerry Eckerson.
She is survived by: her husband Richard "Dick" Russell of Des Moines; her stepdaughters, Janelle Russell of Waukee, JoEllen Russell of Waukee, Joy Hartman (Michael) of Prairie City and Jill Saard (Virgo) of Woodbury, MN; her grandchildren, Ashley Gleason, Chandler Russell, Alexa Russell, Logan Russell, Noah Hartman, Aleah Hartman, London Russell and Hugo Saard; and her great grandchildren, Vaughn Spooner and Conrad Gleason. She is also survived by many nieces & nephews.
