It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Esther Anna Russell of Forrest, Illinois, born in Ellsworth, Illinois, who passed away on April 25, 2022, at the age of 85, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Esther Anna Russell to show support.

She was loved and cherished by many people including : her parents, William Walter and Verla Martin Little; her husband Carl H. Russell; her children, Rebecca Kay Forsythe (Rick), Carl L. (Penny), Brenda Tina Meyer (Bob) of Las Vegas, NV and William H. (Christina); her granddaughter Tiffany Welsh (Ryan); her children, Amber Christensen (Matt), Candace Forsythe-Daily (Mindy), Nick Russell (Rachel), Luke Russell (Jennifer), Paul Russell (Jennifer), Brittney Bowles (Richie), Bridgett Russell, Sara Fischer (Justin), Jennifer Woodward (Christian), Connor, Caeden and Noa Russell; her great grandchildren, Delany, Shelby, Kate, Drew, Nolan, Blain, Abbi, Gage, RayLeigh, Wyatt, Robin, Lillian, Cole, Trent, Rylin, Gwen, Andrew, Caleb, Mason, Carlie, Leslie, Richie, Tessa, Libby, Chloe, Lilly, Sophia, Ruby, Roxy and Rob; and her sisters, Barbara Sennello of Lake Bluff, IL and Nancy Murphy (Bob) of Bloomington, IL. She was also cherished by many nieces and nephews.

The family suggests memorials be directed the Good Samaritan Home, Pontiac or OSF Hospice.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Duffy-Pils Memorial Homes