Russell J. Effrig

Russell J. Effrig, passed away December 11, 2019, from complications of a cardiac arrest.

Russ was born in Pottstown, PA.  He attained a BS in Accounting from Penn State University & an MBA in Marketing, Finance, Strategic Planning, & International Business from Northwestern University – Kellogg School of Management.  He was a Certified as: a Public Accountant, ISO 9000 Auditor, & in Six Sigma.  He helped several startup companies earlier in his professional career and was previously:  SVP- Finance & Administration for Easter Seals Metropolitan Chicago, Interim CFO for CEDA, Controller for Access Community Health Network, CFO for Infant Welfare Society of Chicago, and most recently CFO for Alivio Medical Center in Chicago.  He loved helping companies save money & improving processes.  He was passionate about his work & his family.  He was constantly working on home projects, when not at work. He enjoyed architecture, visiting Frank Lloyd Wright homes, & exploring caves.  He also loved science fiction, reading, and collecting old books. 

He is survived by his wife, Joy; his father, Ernest Sr. “Pops” (Marlene); four children, Joe (Kristy), Tim (Heather), Amber (David), & Cami; three stepchildren, Sarah, Rachel, & William; 6 grandchildren; three brothers, Ernest Jr. (Lisa), Gordon (Sarah), & Tim (Heidi) and Aunt Dolly.

He is preceded in death by his mother, Ruth.

There will be a Celebration of Life Service Saturday, January 18, from 3-5:30 pm, at Shannon Hall, 14 North Van Buren St., Batavia, IL.  Open visitation (photos only) from 3 – 4 pm. Service at 4 pm. Reception immediately following the service.

Contributions in memory of Russ may be made to Alivio Medical Center, C/O Sandra Ramirez, Development, 966 W 21^st St, Chicago, IL. 60608.