Russell "Russ" A. Schippits, age 64, died May 8th.

Beloved husband of Dawn M. nee Butkus.

Loving father of Jayson and Aleah (Eddie) Brooks.

Fond son of the Late Harold Schippits and the Late Wilma nee Vandre.

Dearest brother of Harold "Hal" (Sandi) Schippits Jr., George (Kathie) Schippits, and Denise (Mike) Lonigro.

And brother-in-law of April (Terry) Budz.

Uncle of nieces and nephews.

Former Sunday School Teacher at Immanuel Church in Peotone. Russ enjoyed woodworking, sports, being with friends, and most of all, his family.

Funeral Services Friday 10:00 AM at Kurtz Memorial Chapel 65 Old Frankfort Way in Frankfort, IL. Cremation Private. Visitation Thursday 3-9PM.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations appreciated for Melanoma Research c/o Loyola University Chicago, Office of Development LUMC 2160 S. First Ave. Maywood, IL 60153.

For further information, 815-806-2225 or kurtzmemorialchapel.com.