Gordon "Gordy" Russel's obituary , Passed away on February 17, 2025 in Woodstock, Illinois

Gordon "Gordy" Russel

June 18, 1946 - February 17, 2025 (78 years old)

Woodstock, Illinois

Gordon "Gordy" Russel's obituary , Passed away on February 17, 2025 in Woodstock, Illinois

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Schneider Leucht Merwin & Cooney Funeral Home

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Gordon "Gordy" Russel

June 18, 1946 - February 17, 2025 (78 years old)

Woodstock, Illinois

Gordon Russel Obituary

The world bids farewell to Gordon Russel of Woodstock, Illinois, departing on February 17, 2025 at the age of 78. Gordon leaves behind memories cherished by the community. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Gordon Russel to show support.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Willert Russel and Helen Russel (Parker); his sister Barbara Tindall; his niece Wendy French; and his nephew Kyle Pratt.

He is survived by: his wife Ella; his children, Todd Russel (Jessica), Carrie Russel, Haley Wisner (Mark) and Carly Macias (Tom); and his sister Judy French (Jerre). He is also survived by grandchildren; nieces, nephews and many dear friends.

A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, March 1st 2025 from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM at the Leucht, Merwin & Cooney Funeral Home (1211 N Seminary Ave, Woodstock, IL 60098). A prayer will be held on Saturday, March 1st 2025 at 4:30 PM at the same location.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to either Helping Paws Animal Shelter (https://helpingpaws.net) or Amvets.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Schneider Leucht Merwin & Cooney Funeral Home



Sat

Mar 01

Celebration of life

2:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Leucht, Merwin & Cooney Funeral Home
1211 N Seminary Ave, Woodstock, IL 60098

Sat

Mar 01

Prayer

4:30 PM

Leucht, Merwin & Cooney Funeral Home
1211 N Seminary Ave, Woodstock, IL 60098

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