Albuquerque, Illinois
Matthew S. RussellMatthew Stephen Russell, 37, of Albuquerque, N.M., formerly of Mason City, Ill., born Sept. 23, 1970, at Fort Leavenworth, Kan., died Wednesday, May 28, 2008, at his home. Matt graduated from Illini Central High School and received his undergraduate and graduate degrees in...
Read MoreSusan, words fail. I only "knew" Matt through you and your descriptions - what a great guy. Sending you and the family grace, love, and peace.
Dee Williams, July 8, 2008
Dee Williams
July 08, 2008 | San Francisco, CA
I am sorry for the loss of such a wonderful young man my cousin Matt. What once was such a large family seems so small now that we are off in all these different directions. We are all still very much connected with memories and heartstrings. Our family has lost too many at such a young age. Life is so tender, so fragile, so very precious. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers. God is our refuge and strength Psalm 46:1
With Love, Cousin Vicki
Vicki Cox Carter
June 11, 2008 | Ft Myers, FL
I'm so sorry to hear about Matt. He was a fine boy - or I guess man. I'm having Tandi plant a tree for each of us in his memory.
Aunt Mary Anne
Mary Anne Haywood
June 11, 2008 | Highland, IL, IL
David & Steffie: Got the news from Betsy and don't even know what to say. Words can't even begin to express our sadness. I think I only met Matt once when the kids were young, but I'm sure he was a great young man. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Our family is active in Highland's Tree program; Mike was on the Tree commission at one time. The kids and I planted trees for my dad - my boys still go out the park to check on "grandpa's tree". We will do the same for Matt. Take...
Gail Freimann
June 11, 2008 | Highland, IL
My great nephew, and I didn't even know him....that's sad! I am so sorry, he was much too young, but we never know what life has in store for us. I will plant a tree in his name. Love, Elois
Elois Thiel
June 10, 2008 | South Bend, IN
