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Russell C. Rabjohns Jr.

1944 - 2019

Russell C. Rabjohns Jr. obituary, 1944-2019, Naperville, IL

BORN

1944

DIED

2019

FUNERAL HOME

Friedrich-Jones Funeral Home

44 South Mill Street

Naperville, Illinois

Russell Rabjohns Obituary

Russell C. Rabjohns, Jr., age 75 of Minocqua, WI and a former long-time resident of Naperville, IL, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 5, 2019 at Wausau Aspirus Hospital. He was born June 23, 1944 in Chicago, IL, the son of Russell and Mary (nee Killeen) Rabjohns, Sr. Russ attended Brother Rice High School, St. Benedict's College in Atchison, KS and DePaul University in Chicago. He was the former owner of Jet Age Containers in Bedford Park, IL. In retirement, Russ loved everything that Northern Wisconsin offered: fishing, snowmobiling, golfing, hunting, woodworking and reading. He was a member of the Cross Country Cruisers and Minocqua/Kawaga Lake Association. Russ is survived by his wife, Margaret "Maggie," his son, Michael (Katherine), his daughter, Carolee, his grandchildren: Elisabeth, James, Brendan, Liam and Sylvia, and by his sister-in-law, Betty (Harlan). Russ was preceded in death by his parents, Russ and Mary and by his sister, Lenore. In lieu of flowers, please send memorial donations to a charity of one's choice. Visitation for Russ will be held on Wednesday, July 10th from 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm at Nimsgern Funeral Home Chapel, 1025 Margaret St, Woodruff, WI 54568 and also on Friday, July 12th 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Friedrich-Jones Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 44 S. Mill St., Naperville, IL 60540. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, July 13th at 9:30 AM at SS. Peter & Paul Church, 36 N. Ellsworth St., Naperville, IL 60540. Interment will be private. For information please call 630/355-0213 or visit www.friedrich-jones.com

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Published by Naperville Sun on Jul. 10, 2019.

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July 9, 2019

May you find strength from the love and care that surrounds you and comfort in the memories that you shared. Please accept my sincere condolences. 2 Thessalonians 3:16

July 9, 2019

I would like to express my deepest sympathy for your loss. I pray that the God of all comfort grant you peace at this time.

July 9, 2019

May God's promise found in John 6:40, of the hope to see our loved ones again, comfort your heart and give you peace, strength, and hope in the days ahead.

Karen

July 7, 2019

To the family and friends of Russell Rabjohns, please accept my sympathy. May you find comfort knowing that those who died God keeps them in his memory. And at Psalms 116:15 they are precious in Gods eyes.

July 7, 2019

Will never forget all the wonderful days him and I spent together fishing here in northern Minnesota, a great man! My deepest regards to his family

Jeff Skelly

July 7, 2019

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Jeff Skelly

July 7, 2019

July 7, 2019

Sorry for your loss, may God give you the strength and comfort at this difficult time.

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Memorial Events
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Jul

10

Visitation

3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Nimsgern Funeral Home Chapel

1025 Margaret St, Woodruff, WI

Jul

12

Visitation

5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Friedrich-Jones Funeral Home

44 South Mill Street, Naperville, IL 60540

Jul

13

Mass of Christian Burial

9:30 a.m.

SS. Peter & Paul Church

36 N. Ellsworth St, Naperville, IL

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Friedrich-Jones Funeral Home

44 South Mill Street, Naperville, IL 60540

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