Tena Russ

Tena Russ, 83, of Lake Forest, IL, formerly of Winnetka and Kenilworth, passed away peacefully on July 30th 2026. Loving wife to Edmond V Russ. Dear mother to Dr. William Findlay, TR Findlay (Crystal), Jamie Lynn Solanics, Dr Edmond V Russ (Melissa), Christina Thayer Russ, Cory S Russ Rickerson (the late Bryon), and Cooper L. Russ. Beloved grandma to Scarlett Findlay, Elise Solanics (Chris), Joseph Solanics (Amanda), Brendan Russ, Thayer Russ, and Nathan Solanics. Adored sister to the late Richard Loveland, William Loveland (Kitsy), the late Laura Loveland, Duke Botthof (Sharon), Rick Botthof (Debbie), and Lance Botthof (Linda). 

Tena was a commercial model and actress, portrait artist, writer and dance. She adored taking part in the Screen Actors Guild, James Jones Literary Society, Arthur Murray Lincolnshire, Melodeers Sweet Adelines Chorus, and Winnetka Community House. Any donations please be given to American Cancer Society and Emma Willard School.

Arrangements entrusted with Chicagoland Cremation Options of Schiller Park, IL.