
James Carter Russell, 68, beloved husband of Lynne Carol Russell (nee Johnson), died Wednesday, December 28, 2011 in Barrington, Illinois.
He was born February 15, 1943 in St. Louis, Missouri, to James Wesley and Myrtle Louise (Thym) Russell. A U.S. Air Force Veteran of the Vietnam War, he lived in Northbrook from 1978 until he moved to Barrington in 2001.
Loving father of Kimberly Cheryl Karm and Pamela Kristen Russell; proud grandfather of Michael A. and Faith R. Karm; cherished brother of Diane H. Russell; and fond uncle of Stephanie R. (Arnold) Donato, Meredith R. Russell, and the late Kristine L. Gabster.
Visitation will begin Monday, January 2, 2011 from 3:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at the Ahlgrim Family Funeral Home, 415 S. Buesching Road, Lake Zurich. Funeral services will commence Tuesday, January 3, 2011 at 2:00 p.m. at The Village Presbyterian Church, 1300 Shermer Road, Northbrook, Illinois. Memorials will be appreciated to Orphans of the Storm, 2200 Riverwoods Road, Deerfield, IL 60015 www.orphansofthestorm.org 847-945-0235