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			 Russell and Mary were united in marriage in St. 
			Elmo, Illinois at St. Mary’s Catholic Church. Father Terence Tracey 
			performed the ceremony. 
 They are parents of three children: Michelle Long (Eric), Nicole 
			Nyberg (Josh), and Nathan (Amanda) Steffen. In addition, the couple 
			has been blessed with nine grandchildren: Justin Long, Kendal Long, 
			Reece Nyberg, William Nyberg, Madison Steffen, Alex Steffen, Drew 
			Steffen, Brooklyn Steffen, and Lucas Steffen.
 
			
			 
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			 Russell owned and operated Counter 
			Top of Bloomington, Inc. for 36 years before his retirement. Mary 
			was employed by Logan County Department of Public Health for more 
			than three decades before her retirement. 
 The couple with observe their special occasion with a family dinner. 
			Russell and Mary will also celebrate their anniversary with a trip 
			to Maui, Hawaii.
 
            [Nicole Nyberg] |