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William P. Russell

September 3, 1940 - April 17, 2019

William P. Russell William P. Russell
  • Memorial Service
  • April 26, 2019 | 10:30 A.M.
  • St. Charles United Church of Christ
    40W451 Fox Mill Boulevard
    St. Charles, Illinois 60175
  • Burial Location
    Private

William P. Russell age 78, of St. Charles, IL passed away April 17, 2019. He was born to William and Harriet Russell in Cleveland, OH.  Bill was raised in Glenview and a graduate of Glenbrook North.  He was a proud graduate of Kenyon College and received a Masters from Loyola.  As a Naval officer he served in Vietnam.  His first career was with Illinois Bell/AT&T, from which he took an early retirement in 1993.  He then decided to go back to school and get his Certification in Financial Planning and spent his second career as a CFP with Advance Capital.  Bill was a sports fan – especially da Bears – and enjoyed golf, travel, and helping others.

He is survived by his daughters; Christina Alderman, Ann (Larry Flachmeyer) Russell, Ellen (David) Brannegan, five grandchildren; William, Edie, Mallory, Maeve, Greer, and his sister-in-law Susan Russell of Darien, CT.

He was preceded in death by his loving wife Karen and brother Robert K. Russell.

Memorial Services will be 10:30 A.M., Friday, April 26, 2019, at the St. Charles United Church of Christ 40W451 Fox Mill Blvd, St. Charles, IL 60175. Burial will be private. Memorial Contributions may be made to The Russell Family Scholarship at Kenyon College, Gambier, OH.

To leave an online condolence for the family, visit the funeral home’s obituary page at www.yursfuneralhomes.com. For more information, please call Yurs Funeral Home of St. Charles, 630-584-0060.

Condolences


William Nawrot from Countryside, IL

"Although Bill was our Financial Planner for over 24 years he was more then that to us, he was our friend."


Mark & Kitty Glavin from Wayne, IL

"Bill was always nice and welcoming to Kitty and I when we were new members at White Gates Skeet Club, he will be truly missed at the Sunday Host Day."


Agnes Lochmann from St. Charles, IL

"Bill and Karen were our neighbors for many years, both in Wildrose as well as Persimmon Woods, he was also a welcome Gin Rummy player, at St. Charles C.C. Good memories, of good neighbors, he will be missed."


Diane Mielke from ELMHURST, IL

"Bill, as you walk thru those pearly gates rest assured that you will hear "A JOB WELL DONE." You will be missed by many. Your family members should be proud of all that you achieved in your lifetime. Be assured that he has joined his wife, Karen, for whom he missed greatly, and they are now together and both at peace."


Martin Barnicle from Saint Charles, IL

"My deepest sympathy to the family of Bill Russell. I was friends with Bill for 40+ years dating back to our Ameritech days. He was a wonderful man, with great love for his family. He had the highest integrity and a common sense approach to his work as a financial planned, two outstanding characteristics. He will be missed."


Nancy Banks Theall from Lakewood, CO

"So sorry to learn of another of our great 1958 Glenbrook Class has graduated onto another wonderful place. It was nice to share this world with Bill for awhile. He will be missed."


Mark MacKenzie from Saint Charles, IL

"We were neighbors of Bill and Karen for many years in Persimmon Woods. Such nice people, and friends at St. Charles Country Club. Bill always had a smile and good conversationalist. Our sympathies and prayers to his family."


marlie and don Rand from glenview, IL

"We shall miss his sparkling wit, congenial personality, lousy golf game.and warmth. Like his daughters, we have wonderful memories of Cousin Bill."


Dave & Cindy Santore from Saint Charles, IL

"We knew Bill from NW Fitness Center in Geneva. Bill was an incredibly kind man, with a great sense of humor and we will surely miss him. We want to extend our condolences and let you know how fortunate you were to have had Bill for a father and role model."


KEN AND NADYNE NOFFSINGER from Saint Charles, IL

"WE ARE SO SORRY!!!!We lived right across the Street from BILL and KAREN when they joined our "WOODS". Always a greeting with a huge smile!! Kind and fun too! He will be missed by many!!May FRIENDS give you comfort, May the LORD give you PEACE"


Billy Ieuter from Wilmette, IL

"To my second cousins, I'm so sorry to hear about your dad. I always enjoyed talking with him at family occasions. He was just a nice guy to have around. His name showed up for business reasons on my caller I.D. several times a year and it was always a welcome sight. It was nice to be able to catch up with him on these occasions. He will be missed."


Lucia Scully Oelz from Walloon Lake, MI

"How sorry I am to hear of Bill's death. Karen and Bill were such a wonderful addition to our Denison-Chicago group. The five of us girls moved to the Embassy in Chicago after graduation and all met our husbands there...though Karen had known Bill from Kenyon. Such adventures we all had!!! I have been so blessed to have reunions up here in Michigan as well as joining everyone for get-togethers in Chicago. My dear husband Ralph died just a week before Karen and what a blessing that we had our friends to help us through that. Such wonderful memories of Willie P!!!! Such a sense of humor and so thoughtful. My love to his girls who were his world."


Douglas W. Armbrust, M.D. from Greeley, CO

"When people talk about Big Bill Russell, some will think of one of the greatest NBA centers of all-time with the Celtics, but for those of us who wandered the paths at Kenyon over half century ago, we all know you’re talking about that big lovable guy from the Chicago area. You want your life to be better and more fun, find yourself a Bill Russell as a dear friend! I see from the comments of our classmates that many of you had the pleasure. Let’s get together on State Street some day. Douglas W. Armbrust, M.D., Bill's Freshmen Roommate at Kenyon College"


Don and Carol Robbins from St. Charles, IL

"We extend to you our condolences on the death of your father."


George and Debbie Grashorn from Jefferson, GA

"So sorry, Bill, we couldn’t be there to celebrate your successful life. We’ve been through a lot of good times together, starting way back in grade school until now. We will all miss you until we meet again. God Bless, Bill. Love Always, George and Debbie Grashorn"


Polly Leahy from Beloit, WI

"I have very fond memories of Bill and Karen from our Navy days - fun and loving - wise and kind. I will always hold those memories dear. My condolences to Chrissy, Ann and Ellen. God Bless. Polly Leahy"


Mary &Nick Papadea from COLUMBIA, SC

"deepest sympathy to the family,I served with Bill on the Sumner Cty,both Karen and Bill friends and had good times and memories in San Diego and the ship .Best Always"


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