Russell Dean Ommen

Russell Dean Ommen passed away on Sunday, January 4, 2026, at the Manteno Veterans Home, where he had been living comfortably for the past 2 years. Russell was born on July 18, 1932, in Pontiac, IL., the son of Clarence and Alfeld (Jensen) Ommen. He married Ardele in Goodrich, IL., in 1952 and together they had 6 children. Russell proudly served his county as a Corporal in the U.S. Army in Korea during the Korean conflict. Russell is survived by his 6 children, Dean Ommen, Juanita (Ommen) Bufford, Mary (Ommen) Hummel, MaDonna (Ommen) Griesemer, Donald Ommen, Ronald Ommen; 7 grandchildren, Russell Bufford, William Bufford, Allen Bufford, Craig Griesemer, Bret Griesemer, Josh Ommen, Collin Ommen; 14 great grandchildren. Cremation rites have been accorded.