Russell William Hammar Obituary
Russell William Hammar of Park Ridge, Illinois passed away on October 5, 2026. Russell, born on June 2, 1942, shared life alongside family, friends, and others. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Russell William Hammar to show support.
Russell will be remembered for the impact he had on the lives of those around him. Friends, family, and colleagues will cherish their memories and the time shared. Those who knew Russell will remember moments of kindness, warmth, and presence. Though words cannot fully capture his life, the legacy of connections and experiences remains. Russell’s absence will be deeply felt by those who valued his companionship.
He was loved and cherished by many people including: his wife Jane M. Hammar; his sons, Andy Hammar (Tina) and Tom Hammar (Cassy); his grandchildren, Morgan, Heathrow and Callum Hammar; his parents, William Hammar and Nina Hammar; and his pet Maggie.
Visitation will be held on Saturday, October 17th 2026 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the Edison Park Lutheran Church (6626 N Oliphant Ave, Chicago, IL 60631). A funeral service will be held on Saturday, October 17th 2026 at 11:00 AM at the same location.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to a charity of your choice in Russell's name would be appreciated.
