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Visitation:
10 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Saturday, September 21, 2024,
at Zion Lutheran Church in New Holland
Service:
11 a.m. Saturday at the church
Funeral home:
Fricke-Calvert-Schrader, Lincoln
Obituary
Russell E. Funderburg of New Holland
passed away on Sunday, September 15, 2024, at
Springfield Memorial Hospital.
Russell was born October 28, 1937, the son of George
and Fanny (Blakely) Funderburg.
He married the love of his life, Judith Harnacke, on
March 17, 1956, in Fairfield. She preceded him in
death on March 18, 2023.
Russell is survived by his children, Rochelle
Funderburg of Champaign, Theresa (Russell) Morgan of
Hartsburg, Tracey (Mike) Boyer of Middletown, and
Stuart (Lisa) Funderburg of Springfield. He is also
survived by his grandchildren, Andrew Morgan of St.
Louis, Michelle Boyer of Lincoln, Katie (James
Coleman) Funderburg of Chicago, Maddie (Nathan
Gerowitz) Funderburg of Schaumburg, and Healy
Funderburg of Springfield.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Judy; his
parents; one sister, R. Christine Gobble; and his
grandson, Sam Funderburg.
Russell graduated from the University of Illinois
with a degree in mechanical engineering. He was
employed his entire career at Caterpillar, retiring
in 1998 after 38 years of service.
Russell was actively involved in his community. He
served on the New Holland - Middletown school board,
as the Sheridan Township supervisor for many years,
and as president of the Zion Lutheran church
congregation in New Holland. |
He was a devoted husband to his wife,
Judy, the only girl he ever dated, and cared for her
during her lengthy battle with Lupus. They were
fortunate to celebrate 67 years of marriage
together. We are thankful that they are once again
united for eternity.
The family would like to express appreciation to Pam
Garretson, who helped care for our parents for eight
years and who loved and treated them like her own
parents. We would also like to thank the staff at
Springfield Memorial Hospital for the compassionate
care Russell received while there.
Services for Russell will be held at 11 a.m. on
Saturday, September 21, 2024, at Zion Lutheran
Church in New Holland. Visitation will take place
one hour prior from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the
church. Burial will follow the service at Richmond
Grove Cemetery in New Holland.
Memorials may be made in Russell’s name to Zion
Lutheran Church of New Holland or St. Jude
Children’s Research Hospital.
Arrangements have been entrusted to
Fricke-Calvert-Schrader Funeral Home in Lincoln.
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