Russel West Obituary

The memory of Russel West of Wataga, Illinois, born in Galesburg, Illinois, who passed away on November 14, 2025 at the age of 68, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Russel West to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Merl John and Betty Joann West (Swanson); his daughter Molly Rae Elizabeth; and his brother Michael West. He is survived by: his wife Kathy Luper; his daughter Laura Rammage of Galesburg; his grandson Ayden Myers; his daughter Mindy Locke (Kevin Godsil) of Galesburg; his grandchildren, Brittany Hilligoss (Shawn) of Knoxville and Chandler Stevenson of Knoxville; his great grandchildren, Ayla Bee Hilligoss and Wenny Roux Hilligoss; and his sister-in-law Toni West.

Memorials may be donated to the GYAC Boxing Club, Galesburg or the Michael P. Brown Colon Cancer Foundation. Expressions of sympathy may be left to the family at http://www.hurd-hendricksfuneralhome.com.