Russell Edgar Daniels Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Russell Edgar Daniels, 85, of Watseka, IL passed away on Saturday, April 18, 2015. He was born June 8, 1929 in Middle Port Township, IL, the son of Charles Daniels and Ina (Gallaspie) Daniels. Mr. Daniels married Virginia Stephenson on September 17, 1950. She has since passed. Russell was a farmer. He enjoyed trapping, fishing, raising cattle, and basketball. Surviving Mr. Daniels is three sons and daughter-in-laws, Rodney and Janice Daniels of Brook, IN, Douglas and Sandy Daniels of Donovan, and Darryl Daniels of Watseka; two daughters and son-in-law, Charlene and Rick Highfill of Milford, and Elizabeth Daniels of Monroe, WI; companion, Alice Grabow of Watseka; one sister-in-law, JoAnne Price of Florida; grandchildren, Jeramia Daniels, Jason Daniels, Ryan Daniels, Robby Daniels, Cody Daniels, Samantha Daniels, Derek Highfill, Susan Highfill, David Daniels, Christina Daniels and Amy Daniels; three great-grandchildren, Harmony Daniels, Kinley Daniels, and Joie Girdler; and 31 nieces and nephews. He is also preceded in death by both parents; wife; one son, Dennis; one brother, Cecil; and two sisters, Mildred and Viola. Visitation will be held on Sunday, April 19, 2015 from 4-7pm, at Baier Funeral Home in Watseka. Funeral Services will be held on Monday, April 20, 2015 at 11:00 am, at Baier Funeral Home. A one hour visitation will take place and hour before services. Tom Novy and Mark Bledsoe will officiate. Burial will follow at Prairie Dell Cemetery in Iroquois, IL. Memorials in Mr. Daniels's name can be made to the Pitwood Christian Church or IMH Hospice

Russell Edgar Daniels

June 8, 1929 - April 18, 2015