Frank & Bright Funeral Home

Russel Hunt

Apr 23rd, 1938 - Jan 3rd, 2019

   Russel W. Hunt, age 80, of Rinard, Illinois, passed away Thursday afternoon, January 3, 2019 in Mt. Vernon.

   He was born April 23, 1938, in Detroit, Michigan, the son of James and Katherine (Holton) Hunt.  He was united in marriage to Rita A. Juskevice on June 8, 1969.

   Russel earned his master’s degree in education going on to become a high school teacher, principal, and superintendent.

   Russel is survived by his wife: Rita Hunt; 3 children: Gary (Julie) Hunt, Brian Hunt, and Tina (Jim) Gibbons; 7 grandchildren: Sydney and Connor McAllister, Katie Hunt, and Nathan, Mitchell, Leah, and Kallie Modjeski; and 2 sisters: Sherry (Joe) Derderian, and Loanne Snider.  He was preceded in death by his parents.

   A private family service will be held.  Frank & Bright Funeral Home in Flora assisted the family with arrangements.  Memorial donations in his memory are suggested to the Flora Public Library and will be accepted through the funeral home.