Funeral Details

Alexander Russell

May 7, 2006 - November 10, 2024

SERVICE INFORMATION

Date and Time

Friday, November 15, 2024 at 10:30 AM

Service

Chicago Jewish Funerals
Buffalo Grove Chapel
195 North Buffalo Grove Road
Buffalo Grove, Illinois 60089
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Clergy

Rabbi Lisa Bellows

Interment

Willow Lawn Memorial Park
24090 North Highway 45
Vernon Hills, Illinois 60061
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OBITUARY

Alexander Russell, age 18.
Beloved son of Maksim (Ulyana Zimniakova) Ilyukhin and the late Tatyana Russell.
Loving brother of Paul and Michael Russell.
Service Friday, 10:30 AM at Chicago Jewish Funerals, 195 N. Buffalo Grove Road (One block north of Lake Cook Road) Buffalo Grove. Interment Willow Lawn.
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Arrangements by Chicago Jewish Funerals - Buffalo Grove Chapel, 847.229.8822, www.cjfinfo.com


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Alex is a real close buddy of mine. Every time we got together there always was a story that came out of it. Alex is the guy who taught me how to ride a bike, well sorta ride. We met up at a McDonalds and he offered to teach me. Eventually I got the hang of it and got way too cocky and I flew into a shed. I remember how I felt absolutely terrible about the bike. But Alex was more concerned about me and how I was doing. That’s something I admired about him. He always cared about his friends no matter what, his heart. That’s what I am going to miss about him most. How hard he loved his friends. How he made us laugh. How he was always there when you needed him. In many ways Alex was like a brother and he will be missed by not just me but by many. To Alex’s family, I am beyond sorry for your loss and I and my family send our condolences.

Ricky Chavez
November 13, 2024
Alexander was one of my closest friends, the only other foreign kid I was able to truly get along with in our large car meet friend group. He always had the kindest heart and would always make sure that everyone is okay, he always helped me with any problems I had even offering to pay for my way home when I was stuck somewhere 2 hours away from home, always took the extent of checking up on me and having my back when I was in distress over a situation. He was always there for me and we would make plans to ride our motorcycles together when I got mine, words cant truly describe how much I miss his spirit. Truly was the most genuine kindhearted person I’ve met in a very long time.

Aleksandra Stancheva
November 13, 2024
Alex was my best friend last summer. we would hangout almost every single day with a group of my other friends we would go out on the boat go for drives light up fireworks all of it he was one of the closest things i had to brother even if he didn’t know it. he has the sweetest soul ever he made all of us laugh when we were down he had a new story to share everyday there was never a dull moment when i heard the news my heart instantly broke because we only had a small convo the last time i talked to him. he was a different kind of friend the friend that would do anything for you the friend that would make you laugh the kind that u could talk to about anything. i will miss him so much and my heart absolutely breaks and my condolences go out to his family he will be forever missed.

gracie schaefer
November 13, 2024
I loved Alex like a brother, and he was always there for me even when I wasn’t there for him. He was always excited to spend some time with me when he wasn’t busy with work or other things. We did some dumb stuff together and some smart stuff but they were all memorable to me. The fact that I saw him on the 4th of November when we went to watch the movie venom together and that he had a blast with me watching it together and making theories about what the next one would be like, just makes me more broken hearted. The day I found out about him passing aways just left me speechless. Thoughts ran through my head “I should have called him” I should have look at his location” just every thought in my mind to keep him here was flowing through my mind. I will miss you buddy.

Braden Bennett
November 13, 2024
Alex was someone special, from the nights where we’d cruise together, to the absolute absurd jokes we’d make, to the deep talks we’d have about literally anything. He was always someone you knew you could talk to about literally anything and have your back even if you were making a complete fool of yourself. Alex genuinely cared about the people around him even if he didn’t know them very well he’d always care because he was a genuine person. He is and will always be not just my friend but someone I consider family, family isn’t always about blood but the bonds we make with people along the road of life and it deeply hurts to know that the people he touched including myself couldn't have spent more time with him, I can’t speak for everyone but for me it was both an honor and a privilege to get to know Alex and I offer my condolences to his family, losing people is never easy especially when it comes to family and I am truly sorry for your loss

Tyler Edgell
November 15, 2024
I am so sorry for your loss. Alex was so much fun to meet with. He and I used to talk about Percy Jackson books together. He had such a good heart and really was a very caring individual. May his memory be for a blessing.

Diana McNelis
November 15, 2024