Cecile Ilene Russell Obituary

Name: Visitation
Start: 2023-02-22T16:00:00
End: 2023-02-22T18:00:00
Location: Gent Funeral Home

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Cecile Ilene Russell (Alton, Illinois), who passed away at the age of 84, on February 14, 2023. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Cecile Ilene Russell or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Logan Thompson and Viola Thompson (Bowers); and her spouse Jimmie Russell. She is survived by: her children, Cheryl Reap (Jamie) of Third Lake, IL, Dennis Dunn (Stacy) of Ranchester, WY, Steven Russell of Godfrey, IL, Lance Russell (Becky) of Bowling Green, KY and Danny Russell (Shelia) of Fosterburg, IL; her grandchildren, Nicole Rosics (Adam), Bridgett Ruttinger (Loren), Ryan Dunn, Sean Reap (Maria), Timothy Reap (Madelyn), Victoria Banghart (Chris), Jacob Russell, Joshua Russell, Casey Russell and Emma Russell; and her brother Donald Thompson (Evelyn) of Granite City, IL. She is also survived by fourteen great grandchildren.

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February 15, 2023

Barb Mellenthin wrote a sympathy message

“Just hearing the news about Wendy. This just breaks my heart. Living across the street from her and Jim, they were our second parents growing up! Our parents were best of friends with Jim & Wendy. My Dad always joking around with Wendy and her laugh! I always loved her laugh. My Mom and Wendy had a special friendship, She just loved Wendy, We all did! My Mother Heidi, my sisters Marion, Robin and I send our deepest condolences.”

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2409 State St, Alton, IL 62002

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