Mr. Russell C. Odekirk, age 59 of Grant, died Thursday, June 12, 2008 at his home in Ashland Township. He was born Russell Clark Odekirk in Grand Rapids, the son of Dorothy Mae (Free) and Glenn Young Odekirk on February 25, 1949. He married Linda Lou Mason on September 11, 1981 in Muskegon. He was a Artist/painter for Becmar, Casnovia until his retirement.

He is survived by his wife Linda Odekirk, his sons Scott Odekirk of Ludington, Shawn & Jesi Bates of Germany, Anthony Harper of China, Joshua Odekirk of Grand Rapids, Justin Odekirk of Grant, 5 grandchildren, his brother Donald & Eugene Lloyd.

At Mr. Odekirk's request there will be no visitation or services.

McKinley Funeral Home, Grant, 231-834-5613. http:\\mckinleyfuneral.com