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Michael Russell Obituary

RUSSELL, Michael E. "Mick" 78, of Urbana, a lifelong resident of Champaign County, passed away on Wednesday, May 15, 2019. Mick was born July 31, 1940 in Mingo, Ohio the son of the late Edward & Roberta (Huddleston) Russell. Mick is survived by his wife, Mary Kay (Neer) Russell, daughter, Amy (Matthew) Sullivan, son, Andrew (Andrea) Russell, grandchildren; Thomas and Brookelynn Russell, Caleb and Timothy Sullivan; brother, Merrell D. "Mack" (Mary) Russell; sister, Betsy (Tim) Hofman; sister-in-law, Ruth George; and several nieces and nephews He is preceded in death by his parents; and brother, Gerry Lynn Russell. Visitation from 47 PM on Monday, May 20, 2019 in the VERNON FUNERAL HOME, Urbana. Masonic services will follow at 7 PM. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, May 21, 2019 in the funeral home. The family will receive friends 1 hour prior to the service. Condolences may be made to the family at www.vernonfh.com

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Published by Springfield News Sun on May 18, 2019.

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Faith (Hiltibran) Bohlman

May 29, 2019

Just found this out Love you

Fred & Betty Shroyer

May 23, 2019

Mary Kay & family,
We were so sad to hear of Mick's passing.Our love & prayers are with all of you & will keep you in our prayers.God Bless

May 22, 2019

To Ruth George and family, thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time. Sincerely, Marilyn Scheiderer

Eternal Affection Arrangement- BASKET INCLUDED

a loved one

Sent Flowers

May 20, 2019

One of this earth's finest.
Love to Mary Kay, Andy, and Amy.
Sue Evans Berkemeier

Cheri Howard

May 20, 2019

So very sorry for your loss. The whole family is in my heart and prayers. May God's love surround you.

Comfort Planter

Administration OSU Extension

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Barb & Greg Frye

May 19, 2019

Sad news of Mick's passing. Our sincere condolences to Mary Kay and the family. He always had a smile, and that ethic of a farm
man to do right for his God and family. God bless you all.

Stephanie Titus

May 19, 2019

I'm so sorry for the loss of this wonderful man. Andy please know I'm keeping you and your family in my thoughts and prayers and may you find comfort in all of the beautiful memories and healing prayers being sent to you by so many people.

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Evan Petty

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Terry Wheaton

May 17, 2019

So very sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with the whole Russell family.
Terry, Rebecca and Scott Wheaton

Myra Wilson

May 17, 2019

Our thoughts and prayers for comfort and peace are with the family.
-Alber Enterprise Center of OSU Extension

Janet Stevenson

May 17, 2019

Words cannot expression the sorry and sadness I have in my heart. May the many prayers offered to you and your family, be filled with strength, peace and loving memories.

Betty Knief

May 17, 2019

So sorry for your loss Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family

Comfort Planter

Norma Moore

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Paul Ewing

May 17, 2019

Mary Kay and Children,

I was very sad to hear of Mick's passing. I only met Mick a handful of times but had many conversations with my late father, Ed Ewing about working with Mick. I think late in my fathers life, he was living out his childhood with helping Mick around the farm. I know he enjoyed the work, the fellowship and being back on a farm which he loved!

Let the Lord give you peace and know that everlasting life is in our reach and our loved ones are preparing a place for all of us. God Bless You!

Dave and Carrie Davisson

May 17, 2019

Dear Mary Kay and family,

Very sorry to read of your loss this morning. Keeping you all in our prayers.

- Dave and Carrie Davisson (Bruce's grandson)

Diana Anway

May 17, 2019

My sincere condolences to the Russell family. Prayers to you all.

Bill Gibson

May 17, 2019

My condolences to your family. I knew Mick many years through bowling and he always had a smile for you. He will be missed.

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Memorial Events
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May

20

Memorial Gathering

4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Vernon Funeral Home - Urbana

235 Miami Street, Urbana, OH 43078

May

20

Service

7:00 p.m.

Vernon Funeral Home - Urbana

235 Miami Street, Urbana, OH 43078

May

21

Visitation

10:00 a.m.

Vernon Funeral Home - Urbana

235 Miami Street, Urbana, OH 43078

May

21

Funeral service

11:00 a.m.

Vernon Funeral Home - Urbana

235 Miami Street, Urbana, OH 43078

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