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Russell Carr Obituary
Died: May 28, 2008; in Wonder Lake
WONDER LAKE - Russell E. Carr Sr., 67, of Wonder Lake, died Wednesday, May 28, 2008, at his home.
He was born July 2, 1940, on his grandparents' farm, named "Someday Farm," on the outskirts of McHenry, to Elmer and Emily (Hunter) Carr. On Sept. 16, 1961, he married Donna Caley at Christ the King Church in Wonder Lake.
A lifelong resident of McHenry County, he grew up on the Carr Farm in Ringwood. He had resided in Wonder Lake for the past 45 years.
He was a member of the Carpenters Union Local 250 for 41 years. He was employed as a foreman in the concrete division.
During his 37-year career, he worked for Ragner-Benson Inc., G & S, and Niles Construction Companies. He retired in October 2003.
Survivors include his wife of 47 years, Donna; four children, Russell (Angela) Carr Jr. of Wonder Lake, James (Michelle) Carr of Ringwood, Robert (Jenn) Carr of McHenry and Kimberly (Joe) Pratt of Bradenton, Fla.; nine grandchildren, Travis (Michelle), Josh, Corey, Russell III, Christina, Jordan, Tommy, Kayti and Libby; six great-grandchildren, Joey, Rusty, Aalyah, Ethan, Ava and Lilly; and two sisters, Virginia (Stu) McPhail of Denver and Mary (Joe) Condon of McHenry.
He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, James.
The visitation will be from 3 to 9 p.m. Monday, June 2, at Justen's Wonder Lake Funeral Home, 7611 W. Hancock Drive, Wonder Lake. The funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Tuesday, June 3, at Christ the King Catholic Church, 5006 E. Wonder Lake Road, Wonder Lake.
Interment will be in Carr Harrison Cemetery in Ringwood.
For those wishing to send an expression of condolence, the family suggests memorials to the Carr Harrison Cemetery Fund, c/o James Pearson, P.O. Box 117, Ringwood, IL 60072.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.justenfh.com.
For information, call the funeral home at 815-728-0233.
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Sandi Gallegos
June 5, 2008
Aunt Donna & Family,
We are so sorry for your loss. We will miss him very much.
I have alot of good memorys of Uncle Russ. As we were kids growing up Uncle Russ loved to joke around as well as I did. We had alot of fun.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the family.
love Robert, Sandi, Ashley & Britney Gallegos
Carly Rexford
June 2, 2008
To the entire Carr Family~
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this difficult time.
Carly (DeCicco) & Ted Rexford
Ardelle Conway
June 1, 2008
My sympathy to the family of Russ Carr. I was a classmate of Russ's,1958 My maiden name is Oeffling
Gino,Sheri,Ryan and Devin Dorrance
May 31, 2008
Dear Aunt Donna and family,
I'm real sorry for your loss. We will miss Uncle Russ. He was alway joking with us and our kids. He will be missed by all who knew him. May you all have the peace of God in your hearts during your healing. Alway's remember Uncle Russ is now all of your garudian angel and will be walking beside you always.
Peace be with you and may God bless you
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Cathy Benton & Drew Hansen
May 30, 2008
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Ronald & Kathleen Zank
May 30, 2008
Dear Donna & Family:
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of loss. May God Hold You In His Loving Arms.
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