Russell Kent Ghast Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Russell Kent Ghast of Decatur, Illinois, born in Greenup, Illinois, who passed away on March 12, 2023, at the age of 81, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Russell Kent Ghast to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Joseph Ghast and Elsie Ghast (Waterford); and his wife Linda Carrell of Mattoon, IL. He is survived by: his children, Shelley Nielsen (Alan) of Scottsdale, AZ, Douglas Ghast of Granite City, IL and Christopher Ghast (Sunny) of Ft. Wayne, IN; and his grandchildren, Zachary, Caroline, Ann Marie, Natalie, Logan and Sam. He is also survived by his children, grandchildren, and two nephews.
His children request that, in lieu of flowers, memorial tributes in Kent's name be made to The Community Foundation of Macon County for the Michael T. Carrigan Scholarship to assist new electrician students and apprentices. Mail donations to 101 S. Main Street, Suite 400, Decatur, IL 62523.
