Obituary of Russell Griffin

Russell F. Griffin "Bud" Age 90. Passed away Thursday November 12, 2009 at Provena Villa Franciscan. Born in Joliet to the late Roy and Margaret (nee Blum) Griffin, he was a lifetime resident. A WWII Army Air Corp veteran. Retired in 1985 from Shelby Craftco following 48 years of service as an auto body trimmer. Member of VFW Cantigny Post #367 and the American Legion Harwood Post #5. He was a lifetime member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church. Preceded in death by his wife of 60 years, June M. Griffin (1999); one son, Kurt R. Griffin (1992). Survived by his granddaughter, Kelly of Colorado; great-grandchildren, Jessica, Katelyn and Brittany Beuttner; one brother, Gerald (Judy) Swango of Joliet; one sister, June (James) Gibbs of New Mexico; daughter-in-law, Susan (Felipe) Sanchez of Lockport; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Funeral Services for Russell F. Griffin will be Wednesday, November 18, 2009 at 10:30 a.m. from the funeral home to St. John the Baptist Catholic Church for a Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. Interment Woodlawn Memorial Park. Visitation WEDNESDAY MORNING 9:30 a.m. until time of services at: FRED C. DAMES FUNERAL HOME 3200 Black at Essington Rds., Joliet For information: (815) 741-5500