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Loren “Lavon” Russell

Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 2:18 PM

By Brittany Gasama

Loren “Lavon” Russell, age 88, passed away on February 25, 2026.

Loren “Lavon” Russell, age 88, of Monett, Missouri passed away Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at home.

He was born January 17, 1938 in Mineral Springs, Missouri the son of Calvin and Lora (Ennis) Russell. On July 26, 1957 in Orville, California he was united in marriage to Patsy Gage for 68 wonderful years, who survives. Also surviving are his sons, Rick Russell and wife Becky of Verona, Missouri and Ted Russell and wife Minerva of Springdale, Arkansas; daughters, Cindy Breazzeal and partner Donald of Cassville, Missouri and Vicky Russell and partner Jim of Golden, Missouri; brother, Doyle Russell of Monett, Missouri; 14 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren and 16 great-great-grandchildren.

Preceding him in death were his parents; grandparents and brother, Calvin Russell, Jr.

Loren grew up and attended school in Reeds Spring, Missouri, graduating from Reeds Spring High School. His passions were farming, raising cattle and being a machinist, but most of all he loved  his wife and family.

Services will be held at 1:00 P.M. Saturday, February 28, 2026 at Fohn Funeral Home in Cassville. Pastor Jerry Nickle and Pastor Mike Tharp will conduct the services. Burial will be at Oak Ridge Cemetery in Cassville, Missouri.

The family will receive friends from 6:00 until 7:00 P.M. Friday at Fohn Funeral Home in Cassville.

Visit www.fohnfuneralhome.com for online obituaries, guestbook and private condolences
FOHN FUNERAL HOME
Cassville, Missouri
417-847-2141

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