Russell J O'Donnell Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Russell J O'Donnell of Elma, Iowa, who passed away on September 20, 2020 at the age of 83. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Francis O'Donnell and Marie O'Donnell (Ferrie); his siblings, Jerome, Gene and Ann Neubauer; and his brother-in-law Joe Neubauer.
He is survived by: his wife Margaret Keenan of Elma, IA; his children, Mike O'Donnell (Trudy) of Elma, IA, Pat O'Donnell (Carol) of Nora Springs, IA, Cathy Fox (Bruce) of Owatonna, MN and Mary Shupe (Brad) of Rockwell, IA; his grandchildren, Robert "Bob", Chelsea, Jenna, Connor, Carly, Jake, Loryn, Joe, Haden, Maddison, McKensie and Maci; his great grandchild Nolan; and his siblings, Jerry O'Donnell (Barb) of Cresco, Lavon Fye (Galen) of Cresco, IA, Lois Recker (Don) of Cresco and Mary Kay Bucheit (Tom) of Osage, IA.
The family has requested that anyone attending the visitation and/or funeral mask be respectful of social distancing guidelines and mask requirements.
Memorials may be directed to The Friends of St. Patrick of St. Cecelia Church and St. Mary's Hospice Unit.
