Tammy Russell, 50, of Sandwich, IL passed away Monday, October 3, 2022 at Edwards Hospital in Naperville, IL. She was born November 29, 1971 in Aurora, IL the daughter of Joe and Cynthia (Casey) Apodaca. She married Brian Russell on May 8, 1992 in Geneva, IL. She loved going to the Gulf of Mexico where she enjoyed soft white sand, sun, and salt water. She was a loving wife and dedicated mother who enjoyed spending time with her family and friends.
She is survived by her husband, Brian Russell; two children, Nicholas Russell of Sandwich, IL and Hailey Russell of Nashville, TN; one brother, Scott Apodaca of Wilmington, NC.
She is preceded in death by her parents.
Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 6, 2022 at Turner-Eighner Funeral Home in Somonauk, IL. Funeral Service will be at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, October 7, 2022 at Turner-Eighner Funeral Home in Somonauk, IL with Father Bernard Sehr officiating. Burial will follow at Johnson Grove in Waterman, IL. In lieu of flowers memorials may be directed to a charity of one’s choice.
Turner-Eighner Funeral Home
13160 W. Rt 34 ~ P.O. Box 404
Somonauk, IL 60552
(815) 498-2363