Stella Russell Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Stella Russell of Newton, Iowa, who passed away on May 11, 2026 at the age of 77. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Vernon Neill and Audrey Neill (Brown); her husband Roger Russell; and her brothers, Vernon Neill, Jr. (Cynthia) and Charles Neill.
She is survived by: her children, Ron Cook (Jennifer) of Newton, Lori DeVries (Todd) of Newton and Paul Cook (Leann) of Grand Forks; her grandchildren, Sean Cook (Tiffany), Sara Halferty (Jacob), Anna DeVries and Ellie DeVries; her great grandchildren, Casey, Harvey, Penny and Ross; and her sister-in-law Barb Neill of Ottumwa.
Memorials to Wesley Life Hospice may be left at the funeral home.
