Thomas C. Russell, of Elmhurst, formerly of Joliet, passed away recently at the age of 84. He was a veteran of USAF, a graduate of Joliet Catholic High School, class of 1952, and University of Notre Dame class of 1956. He was a member of Knights of Columbus, Fr. McDonald Council and lifelong White Sox fan; beloved husband of Grace R., nee McGowan; loving father of Margaret L. Odell, Thomas M. (Deborah) Russell, Katherine T. (Mark) Chapman and Matthew J. Russell; proud grand-father of Riley and Mitchell Russell and Allison Odell; fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Mass of Christian Burial was held Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2018, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Interment Saint Mary Catholic Cemetery. Arrangements by Gibbons Funeral Home, 134 South York Road. Memorials may be made to the charity of your choice. For more information, call 630-832-0018 or visit gibbonsfuneralhome.com.
