Dennis James Russell, age 75, of Manistee, Michigan, died Monday, November 18, 2024 at Munson Healthcare Manistee Hospital, with his brother David and sister in-law Cyndie, at his side. Dennis was born on November 15, 1949 in Manistee, Michigan, son of the late Cassmer and Sophie (Bialik) Russell. He was a graduate of Manistee High School with the class of 1967. Most of his life he was employed with the Michigan Unemployment Agency in Traverse City, Michigan, until his retirement, after thirty years of service. Dennis had a great love for his niece and nephew and thought the world of them and was always very generous to them. In his spear time he loved to hunt and go fishing.

He is survived by his brother and sister in-law, David and Cyndie Russell of Manistee, MI, his niece, Meghan (Jake) May of Wyoming, MI, his nephew, Braden (Kristina) Russell of Grand Rapids, MI, his great niece and nephew, Cruz and Ava Russell both of Grand Rapids and his aunt Lori Bialik of Manistee, MI. Numerous cousins of the Russell and Bialik family, also survive him.

Dennis was preceded in death by his parents Cassmer and Sophie (Bialik) Russell and by his twin sisters at birth, Mary and Ann Russell.

Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Monday, November 25, 2024 at 11:30 am, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Manistee, with Reverend James Bearss celebrant. Burial will follow at Mount Carmel Cemetery also in Manistee.

The family will receive friends at the church on Monday, one hour prior to the funeral Mass.

In lieu of flowers those wishing to remember Dennis, are asked to consider a gift to the Guardian Angels Historic Preservation Project. Envelopes will be available at the church on Tuesday. The Herbert Funeral Home of Manistee is in charge of funeral arrangements.