Russell Ely Lamb's Obituary
Russell Ely Lamb, 93, of Casey, IL passed away at 2:05 am on Saturday, June 2, 2007 at Heartland Manor Nursing Center, Casey, IL. He was born August 23, 1913 in Martinsville, IL the son of Frank Lamb and Sylvia Ethel Stinson Lamb. On October 15, 1938 he married Carolyn Sue Denney Lamb in Paris, IL; she passed away on November 25, 1998. Survivors include son, Stanley Lamb and wife Judy of Ooltewah, TN; daughters, Marilyn Garcia and husband Dan of Albuquerque, NM and Norma Hickox and husband Victor of Oregon, IL; sister, Linda Beabout and husband Fenton of Casey, IL; five grandchildren and ten great grandchildren. He was preceded by his parents, wife, brothers, Kenneth Lamb, Ronald Lamb and Clifford Lamb and sister, Doris Sherwood. Russell was a retired farmer and was a bus driver and worked as maintanence personnel for the Charleston School District. He was a member of the Friendship Church. Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 am on Tuesday, June 5, 2007 at Markwell & Son Funeral Home, Casey, IL with Rev. Dan Smith officiating. Burial will be in the Casey Cumberland Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Monday evening from 5 - 7 pm at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Lincolnland Hospice. SERVICES Visitation Monday, June 04, 2007 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM Markwell Funeral Home 200 N Central Ave Casey, IL 62420 Service Tuesday, June 05, 2007 10:30 AM Markwell Funeral Home 200 N Central Ave Casey, IL 62420
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