Russell E. "Gene" Ford, age 89, U.S. Army Veteran of the Korean War, passed away peacefully on January 10, 2022. Gene was the beloved husband of the late Stella, nee Glodz; loving father of Terry (Nicky) Ford; cherished grandfather of Stella and Sophia; dear brother of Joan (Sam) Chia; fond uncle of many. Visitation Tuesday, January 18, 2022, from 9:00 a.m. until the time of a 12:00 p.m. funeral service at Cumberland Chapels 8300 W. Lawrence Ave., Norridge, IL. The interment will follow at Maryhill Cemetery in Niles. For more information call (708)456-8300.