Russell Ellis Finken's obituary , Passed away on June 15, 2025 in Glenwood, Iowa

Russell Ellis Finken

August 24, 1949 - June 15, 2025 (75 years old)

Glenwood, Iowa

Russell Ellis Finken's obituary , Passed away on June 15, 2025 in Glenwood, Iowa

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Peterson Mortuary

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Russell Ellis Finken

August 24, 1949 - June 15, 2025 (75 years old)

Glenwood, Iowa

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.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Peterson Mortuary



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June 20

Visitation

Peterson Mortuary
212 S Locust St, Glenwood, IA 51534

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June 21

Celebration of life

17 N Vine St, Glenwood, IA 51534

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