DOROTHY L. RUSSELL, 85, of Chester, Illinois, passed away at 3:00 am, Friday, January 18, 2013 at Memorial Hospital, Chester, Illinois. She was born to the late Henry and Julia (nee Knoll) Casten on May 5, 1927 in Chester, Illinois. She married Howard Russell on March 19, 1945 in St. Louis, Missouri; he preceded her in death on July 23, 1988. She had been a Factory Worker for Rexall Drug Company, St. Louis, Missouri. She was a member of St. John Lutheran Church in Chester and V.F.W. Auxiliary in Chester. Survivors: 1 Son William Russell 1 Daughter-in-law Gloria Russell Chester, IL 1 Brother Wilbert (June) Casten Affton, MO 9 Grandchildren Several Great Grandchildren Many Nieces, Nephews, Cousins and Friends Preceded in death by: Parents, Husband - Howard, 1 Daughter - Kim Russell, 1 Son - Michael Russell, 2 Sisters - Minnie Trolinger and Evelyn Williams and 2 Brothers - Harold Casten and Alvin Casten Funeral Service: 11:00 am, Tuesday, January 22, 2013 Pechacek-McClure Funeral Home, Chester, Illinois Officiating: Rev. Peter Ill Visitation: Monday - 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm Tuesday - 7:30 am - 11:00 am Pechacek-McClure Funeral Home, Chester, Illinois Interment: St. John Lutheran Cemetery Chester, Illinois Memorials: St. John Lutheran Church