Russell James Burress Obituary
We are sad to announce that on March 11, 2025, at the age of 85, Russell James Burress of Ventura, Iowa passed away. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Russell James Burress to pay them a last tribute.
Though Russell may no longer walk beside us, his memory will forever be enshrined in the fabric of the lives of those Russell touched, a beacon of light guiding us through the darkness. In his absence, his spirit lives on — a gentle whisper in the breeze, a ray of sunlight on a cloudy day, a reminder that love knows no boundaries.
A wake was held on Sunday, March 16th 2025 at 3:30 PM at the Ward Van Slyke Colonial Chapel (310 1st Ave N, Clear Lake, IA 50428). Visitation was held on Sunday, March 16th 2025 from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM and on Monday, March 17th 2025 at 9:30 AM. A funeral Mass was held on Monday, March 17th 2025 at 10:30 AM at the St. Patrick Catholic Church (1001 9th Ave S, Clear Lake, IA 50428).
In lieu of flowers memorials may be directed to St. Croix Hospice in Russ's memory.
