Russell John Carney, 82, of Steelville, MO passed away Monday, February 8, 2010 at Missouri Baptist Hospital in St. Louis, MO. He was born September 21, 1927 to Thomas and Lena (Sieve) Carney in St. Louis, MO. On September 21, 1957, Russell was united in marriage to Virginia Frazee who preceded him in death on May 5, 2007. He is survived by his two daughters, Kathleen Sweet and husband Charles of Pevely, MO and Christine Carney of Summerfield, FL; two grandchildren, Karen Michele Sweet and Rachael Marie Sweet; one brother, Gene Carney and wife Flo of St. Louis, MO; one sister-in-law, Betty Frazee of Steelville, MO; other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Virginia; one son, Patrick Carney and one daughter, Deborah Sacco; three sisters-in-law, Marguerite Conway and husband Bill, Helen Lane and husband Albert, Genevieve Wright and husband James; and brother-in-law, Warren Frazee. Russell served our country in the U.S. Army during January 1946 until July 1947. He retired in 1982 from the Federal Records Center for the Civil Service in St. Louis. He was a member of the St. Michael's Church in Steelville. To his grandchildren, he was the greatest grandpa in the world and will be missed by them and the rest of his family. Visitation was from 2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Sunday, February 14, 2010 at the Britton-Bennett Funeral Home in Steelville, MO. A prayer service was held at 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, February 14. A funeral mass was held at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, February 15, 2010 at St. Michael's Catholic Church in Steelville, MO with Father James Finder officiating. Altar boys were Jacob and Joseph Howdeshell. Music was provided by organist, Deloris Bell. Committal prayer, burial and full military honors were in the Steelville Cemetery. Casket bearers were Tommy Carney, Wayne Becker, Charlie Sweet, Mark Perkins, Ed Smith and Patrick Smith. The Family was served by the Britton-Bennett Funeral Home of Steelville, MO.