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Russell Hatch Obituary

Russell Ray Hatch was born March 13, 1943, in a farmhouse near Central City. He married Virginia Chudzinski on June 22, 1963, at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Stone City. Now married 60 years. Russ passed away July 7, 2023, at Mercy Hospital. Visitation will be held at 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday, July 22. Services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, July 22, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home, 520 Wilson Ave, SW, presided by Deacon John Winkel. Private burial will be held at Blodgett Cemetery in Central City.

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Published by The Gazette on Jul. 10, 2023.

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Dave Bickford

February 15, 2025

You must be so proud, Gavin just made Eagle Scout. We which you were here to witness it. L one you my brother!

Cristy Hamblin

July 10, 2023

Russ was quite the guy and a great pilot. I loved to fly with him and have him cover me Myron above on calls for service. Although I haven´t seen him in a while, he is such a fond memory of the CRPD.

Brad Novak

July 10, 2023

Fly Free, Old Friend.

David S. Bickford

July 10, 2023

Godspeed Partner!

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