Mark P. Russell, age 59, beloved husband of Betty A. nee Watschke; loving father of Jennifer (Mike Pier) Russell and Michael (Diane Aldrich) Russell; proud grandpa of Maizie Pier; dear son-in-law of Lorraine and the late Robert Watschke. Faithful friend to many especially "Buddy". Employee of Cook County Sheriff Department of Corrections. Visitation Thursday from 3 to 9 p.m., Funeral Prayers Friday 9:15 a.m. at The Elms Funeral Home, 7600 W. Grand Ave. (North on 76th Ave.), Elmwood Park. Procession to St. Celestine Church for Mass of Christian Burial 10 a.m. Interment Fairview Memorial Park. For more info 708-453-1234.