"I am so sorry to hear about Mike?s passing. Although we weren?t super close through the years, we did play some golf together in the most recent past. I always respected Mike and enjoyed his company, playing golf and talking cars and motorcycles. I hate that he is gone at such a young age. He truly was one of the good guys. RIP Mike. You will be missed. "
In loving memory of
Michael Russell
January 28, 1953 - July 30, 2022
Michael Russell passed away on July 30, 2022 at Marion Health. Michael was born on January 28, 1953 to Robert and Jacqueline (Morris) Russell. He graduated from Eastbrook High School in 1971. A year later, he married the love of his life Theresa (Jacks) Russell on July 22, 1972 in Upland, IN. This past July, they celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary. Together they built a life and were blessed with two children, Andrew Russell and Katianne Russell.
He retired from Eastbrook High School, where he worked in Athletic Maintenance for the school for 24 years. He also worked at Essex Wire and Walnut Creek Golf Course. Michael enjoyed working with his hands, including small machine repairs and carpentry. He loved landscaping, riding his motorcycle and his corvette. Michael was a member of the American Motorcycle Association and the Harley Owners Group.
Michael is survived by his wife Theresa of Upland; mother Jacqueline (Morris) Russell of Gas City; two children Andrew Russell of Chapel Hill, NC, Katianne Russell of Muncie, IN; Sister Belinda Sue Greene Christmas of Gas City; nephew Richard Greene of Marion, IN; Franklin Greene of Jonesboro, IN; grandchild Vivian J. Haecker.
Michael is preceded in death by his father, Robert Russell, best friend Mike Worrick, and nephew Robert Michael Dumpert.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the Jones-Smith Chapel of Armes-Hunt Funeral Home & Cremation Services. A service will be held on Thursday, August 4, 2022 with Pastor Tom Mansbarger as the officiant. A visitation will be held at Jones-Smith Chapel 259 North Main Street, Upland, IN 46989 on Thursday, August 4, 2022, from 1-4 pm with the services to follow.
Memorial contributions in memory of Michael may be made out to the Grant County Humane Society or the Diabetes Association.
Memories and condolences may be made at www.armeshuntfuneralhome.com
Tributes
"Theresa I am sorry to hear about Mike,'s passing. The guys are probably all together riding dirt bikes in heaven. Prayers for your family."
"Theresa, so very sorry, thought he was getting along ok! Sincere sympathy!"