Obituaries

Russell Erbaugh

February 25th, 1931 – December 15th, 2022

Russell P. Erbaugh, age 91 of Havana, Illinois, passed away at 8:06 pm on Thursday, December 15, 2022 at his home. He was born on February 25, 1931 in Logansport, Indiana, the son of Daniel and Etta (Genseal) Erbaugh. He was raised by his grandparents, James and Catherine (Genseal) Kitson. Both his parents and grandparents preceded him in death. Russell met Doris Wikoff and they spent 56 years together, marrying on September 19, 1975 in Peoria, Illinois. She survives.

Russell is also survived by two daughters, Debbie Haley of Kingston, Illinois and Kymberly Dykstra of Omaha, Nebraska, Derek (and Amy) Nichols and Rachel Bucher, both of Pekin, Illinois who were like his own children, five grandchildren; Jennifer (and Dave) Daniel of Hastings, Michigan, Katie (and Montiel Johnson) Haley of Kingston, Illinois, T.J. (and Jessica) Haley of Belvidere, Illinois, Brittany (and Jason) Marshall of Omaha, Nebraska and Taylor Dykstra of Florida, twelve great-grandchildren; Marcus, Drake and Elle Johnson, Caleb and Mason Daniel, Reese and Forest Haley, Addye and Emma Marshall, and Hunter, Ivey and Drew Nichols.

He was preceded in death by his brother Kenneth Erbaugh.

Russell was the Labor Business Agent for Laborers Local 231 of Pekin, Illinois. He was President of the Retiree’s Council.

After retirement, Russell was active in the Schuyler County Coon Hunters. He loved helping young people and teaching them to hunt and fish. He lived to fish and hunt. Russell enjoyed riding mules and hunting off them. He loved his dogs and helping others, especially with their animals.

Services will be held privately. In lieu of flowers, Russell’s desire was that people “pay it forward”, helping someone in need, especially at this time of year. The most important thing is that people love one another.

Condolences

December 18th, 2022

An Icon who will never be forgotten----My love and prayers to Doris and the girls--I know how much Kirk will miss him--do stay in touch with us

December 18th, 2022

An Icon who will never be forgotten----My love and prayers to Doris and the girls--I know how much Kirk will miss him--do stay in touch with us----MaryLou Belless

December 18th, 2022

Kymberly, so sorry for your family’s loss. Roberta Oest

December 19th, 2022

Doris and family, we have so many great memories, my boys loved going down to your cabin , swimming in the creek and roaming the woods. May you all hold each other tight during these difficult times. Love, Bob, Susie, Rob and Zach Bucher

December 19th, 2022

Sorry to hear about Russell. Will keep you in our thoughts and prayers. Paul and Carol Stambaugh

December 19th, 2022

Keeping all the family in prayers! The Fields

December 19th, 2022

So sorry to hear about Russell, you are in our thoughts, Dickie & Linda Fisher

December 20th, 2022

So sorry to hear my old friend has passed! Lots of memories with that old boy!Love ya Russ! Love you Doris!

December 21st, 2022

Sorry to hear of his passing. Gene & Connie

January 5th, 2023

Doris & family, I have so many wonderful memories of Russ. He was a special guy. Sending love & hugs to all of you. Cheryl Treadway