Russell Moore

Russell A. Moore, 75 of Durand, IL died June 14, 2023. He was born June 11, 1948 in Freeport, IL the son of Mr. and Mrs. LaVerne and Rowena (Barker) Moore. Russ graduated from Durand High School class of 1968. He entered the US Airforce from September 1970 to December of 1972. Russell married Cynthia J. Lee in Rockton, IL on August 26, 1978. Russ worked in various machine shops before working for Seward Screw Products. He retired in 2017. Member of Durand American Legion Gold Star Post #676. Was a volunteer Fireman for over 15 years with the Durand Fire Department Winnebago County Volunteer Fire District #1. Russ enjoyed spending time with family and friends. Survivors include: daughter, Amanda (Ethan) Bruce, Durand, Illinois; daughter, Patricia (David) Taylor of South Beloit, Illinois; son, Ronald (Alisa) Moore of Janesville, Wisconsin; four grandchildren, Shayleigh, Quentin, Memphis Moore and Sebastian Taylor; great grandson Emmitt; Brothers Donald (Donna) Moore, William Moore, Kenneth (Janet) Moore, Harold (Rhonda) Moore, Sisters Nancy Bryan, Joanne (Phillip) Brooks; numerous nieces and nephews

Predeceased by his wife; sisters Marian Gratton, Linda Knoll, Shirley Barnum, Harriet Schultz, Sharon Armistead; brothers Robert, Stephen and David Moore

A Celebration of Life will be held 11:00 am Saturday June 24, 2023 in Howard Cemetery located on Campbell Road with Pastor Brenda Byrne officiating. Cremation Rites to be Accorded. A visitation will be held at McCorkle Funeral Home - Durand Chapel 101 Main St. Durand, IL from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm Friday June 23, 2023.