Robert Russell Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Robert Russell (Oquawka, Illinois), born in Holly Grove, Arkansas, who passed away on December 16, 2019, at the age of 90, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Robert Russell to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by : his parents, John Christian and Mabel Ione Russell (Brent); his daughter Stephanie Russell Taylor; his stepdaughter Lea Ellen Borg; his grandson Aaron Russell; and his siblings, Ora Fay Cole, Dean, Melvin and Donald Russell.
He is survived by : his wife Connie M. Borg; his former life partner Pauline Rhoades; his children, Kathy Hopkins (Pat) of Oquawka, Ann Russell of Burlington, David Russell of Gladstone, John Russell of Gladstone and Michael Russell of Oquawka; and his siblings, Ruth Dirth of Burlington, Kay West of St. Louis and Tom Russell (Sandy) of Burlington, Iowa.. He is also survived by eight grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, and five great-great-grandchildren.
