James Russell "Russ" Isome's Obituary
Decatur – James Russell “Russ” Isome, 95, of Decatur, passed away Friday, May 1, 2020, at HSHS St. John’s Hospital, Springfield.
Russ was born April 8, 1925, in Decatur, the son of James Clarence and Veva May (Bridgman) Isome. A U.S. Army veteran of WWII serving in Belgium and France, Russ worked as a letter carrier and retired from the U.S. Postal Service after eleven years of service. He was a member of Holy Cross Lutheran Church and N.A.L.C. National Association of Letter Carriers. Russ married Imogene Gullis on June 4, 1950, in Decatur and she preceded him in death on November 10, 2012.
Russ is survived by his daughters: Patricia “Patty” (Michael) Jarrell of Naperville and Cheryl (Peter) Hellstedt of Schaumburg; grandchildren: Beth Hellstedt, Chris Jarrell, Tim (Ashley) Jarrell, John (Kim) Hellstedt and Brian Jarrell; great granddaughter, Alice Jarrell; nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Russ last resided at Imboden Creek and was loving cared for there by the incredible staff.
A memorial service will be held at 11:30 am, Saturday, September 26, 2020, at Holy Cross Lutheran Church, Decatur. Memorials may be made to Holy Cross Lutheran Church.
Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home and Cremation Center is in charge of arrangements. Condolences and memories may be shared at www.gracelandfairlawn.com.
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