Obituary of Tara Russell

Tara S. Russell (nee Haake) Age 71, of Joliet, passed away Tuesday, October 7, 2014 at the Symphony of Joliet. Born December 6, 1942 in Joliet, she was the daughter of John and Zita (Dillon) Haake. She attended St. Patrick's Grade School and worked for her father in his television repair shop. She graduated from Joliet Catholic Academy and continued her education at Joliet Junior College, where she studied stenography and psychology. Tara was a devoted wife and loving mother who enjoyed raising her family and cooking. She shared her Christian faith with her children as well as others by frequently opening her home to those in need. She was proud to work with her late husband in his home printing business and enjoyed fishing, Bingo and playing cards with their many friends throughout the years. Surviving are her children, Charles (Mary Samios) Russell, Linda (Dave) Emerine, John Russell, Sandra (Tom) Ponce and Cynthia Erickson; and seven grandchildren, Johnny Russell, Morgan Ryan, Jimmy Ryan, Forest Erickson, Brandon Emerine, Emily Ryan and Colin Erickson. Preceded by her beloved husband, Charles A. Russell, Sr.; her parents; three sisters, Sharon Howard, Cynthia Relehan and Linda Haake; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. A Memorial Mass for Tara S. Russell will be held Saturday, October 11, 2014 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Patrick Catholic Church, 710 W. Marion Street, Joliet. Memorials in her name to Vitas Hospice or St. Patrick Catholic Church would be appreciated. Arrangements by Fred C. Dames Funeral Home. For more information: (815) 741-5500 or www.fredcdames.com