Russell Ellis Finken Obituary
The world bids farewell to Russell Ellis Finken (Glenwood, Iowa), departing on June 15, 2025 at the age of 75. Russell Ellis leaves behind memories cherished by the community. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
As Russell Ellis departs from this earthly realm, his essence lingers — a whisper on the wind, a ripple on the water — a testament to the enduring power of love to transcend the boundaries of life and death. Though Russell Ellis may no longer walk beside us, his spirit lives on in the memories and the legacy Russell Ellis leaves behind.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Carmen Finken and Ellis Finken. He is survived by: his wife Sybil; his children, Zach (Deb), Luke (Kathleen Fitzsimmons), Seth and Carmen (Andrew DeFrancisci); the mother of his children Sybil; and his grandchildren, Jackson, Mae and Cleo.
Visitation will be held on Friday, June 20th 2025 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Peterson Mortuary (212 S Locust St, Glenwood, IA 51534). A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, June 21st 2025 from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM at 17 N Vine St, Glenwood, IA 51534.
