Russell A. Janssen Obituary
The passing of Russell A. Janssen of Oregon, Illinois leaves a void in the hearts of many, as we bid farewell to a loving soul who departed on December 20, 2025 at the age of 82. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Russell A. Janssen to show support.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Andrew Janssen and Ruby Janssen-Becker (Friemuth); his parents-in-law, Irving and Joyce Orsted; his siblings, Lorriane Klein, Harry Janssen and Carol Wittenauer; and his granddaughter Kaitlyn Janssen.
He is survived by: his friends, Cal Kaufman and Lenny Bryson; his wife Deborah Orsted of Oregon, IL; his sister Joyce Yoakum of Chana, IL.; his children, Sean Janssen (Kim) of Patriot, IN, Angela Janssen of Rochelle, IL, Dawn Janssen of Rochelle, IL, Dana Simpson (Ron) of Polo, IL and Kristine Johnson of Stillman Valley, IL; his stepchildren, Bobbi Young of Oregon, IL and Tim Smice (Stacey) of Rock Falls, IL.; his grandchildren, Michael Janssen (Jessica), Clayton Steele (Sarah), Courtney Janssen, Victoria Simms, Jordan Janssen, Hannah Krahn, Dylan Johnson, Jakob Simpson, Allyson Simpson, Heather Simpson (Antrun), Ashley Anderson (Matt), Blake "Biscuit" Young, Brooke Young, Corey Stone and Deborah Smice; and his great grandchildren, Landon, Killian, Olivia, Augustina, Levi, Londyn, Tucker, Myles, Ava, Aydon, Kasey, Elias, Ryker and Nova.
A memorial fund is established in Russ' name and may be directed to his widow Deborah Janssen, 700 Webster Street, Oregon, IL 61061.
