Russell “Rusty” (“Russ”) G. Fulfs

Russell “Rusty” (“Russ”) G. Fulfs, 84, of Bolingbrook, Illinois, passed away peacefully on the morning of October 12, 2026, after a long battle with cancer.

He was born on June 12, 1942, in Sterling, Illinois, to Kenneth and Dorothy Fulfs. Rusty attended Sterling schools and, after graduating from high school, served proudly in Korea with the U.S. Army.

Rusty and Dolores (Feather) Fulfs were married for 60 years. They met at his sister’s wedding, where Dolores was the groom’s sister, and married just seven months later.

Russ was a store manager for Woolworth stores for many years and later ended his career managing Hobby Lobby stores. After retiring from managing retail stores, he worked part-time at River Bend Golf Course doing what he loved...being on the golf course. He was blessed with many friends and loved planning golf outings for friends and family. He cherished the good times they shared.

He is survived by his wife, Dolores; his son, Brandt Fulfs (Jennifer Piotrowski) of New Lenox, Illinois; his daughter, Timi (Martin) Turunen of Aurora, Illinois; his sister, Sandy (Jim) Feather-Glazier; and his brother, Terry Fulfs of Sterling.

He is also survived by his nieces and nephews: Shane Feather of Rock Falls; Kelli (Rich) Feather-Henigan of Belvidere; Garret and Hunter Henigan of Belvidere; Janelle (Charles) Eggins of St. Charles; Olivia Fulfs of Marquette, Michigan; Amy (David) Fulfs Reifenberger of North Carolina; and Emerson, Rhitt, and Cora Reifenberger.

His family and friends will miss his positive attitude, funny stories, and, of course, his dad jokes.

A Memorial will be held at McCauley Sullivan Funeral Home 530 W. Boughton Road in Bolingbrook on Saturday, October 17, 2026 from 2:00-6:00.