Russell Diffenauer's Obituary
Russell John Diffenauer, age 38, of Energy, IL was released from Cystic Fibrosis and into the arms of his Lord and Savior at 9:58 a.m. on Friday, August 15, 2008. Russell was born on May 6, 1970 in Breese, IL, a son to Robert and Rita (Kinkade) Diffenauer. On April 17, 2004, he married Tammy Neaville of Irvington, IL and she survives. Russell was a member of the 2nd Baptist Church, West Frankfort, IL, was employed as a Correctional Officer at the Pinckneyville Correctional Center, a graduate of the Herrin High School Class of 1988 and an avid fisherman. He is survived by his wife, parents, two grandmothers: Etta Peampe of Energy, IL and Dorothy Diffenauer of Carlyle, Il, one sister: Robyn Lyn (John Grant) Wilson of West Frankfort, IL, one sister-in-law: Deborah Diffenauer of Herrin, IL, father and mother-in law: Lenard and Joyce Neaville of Centralia, IL, one step-son: Devon Van Note and one step-daughter: Danielle Van Note both of Irvington, IL, one brother-in-law: Tony (Shauna) Neaville of Glendale, AZ, nephews: Robert Diffenauer, Jared Neaville, and Nicholas Souders nieces: Rachel Diffenauer, Daphne and Darlene Wilson, Renee and Lauren Neaville and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends. He was preceded in death by two grandfathers: Russell John Schrader and Harold Diffenauer, and two brothers: Robert Michael and Christopher Todd Diffenauer. Funeral services will be held at Pyatt Funeral Home, Pinckneyville, IL at 12:00 p.m. on Monday, August 18, 2008 with Dr. Reverend Brett Beasley officiating. Interment will be in St. Bruno Catholic Cemetery, Pinckneyville, IL. Friends may call on Sunday from 5:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. and on Monday from 8:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. Memorials may be made to Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
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