DeKarsky, Russell E. November 23, 2012, age 87 Beloved husband of the late Pauline. Dear brother of Howard (Shirley). Loving uncle of Kathy, Janice (Gary), Deborah, Susan, Linda (Gordon) and Stephen (Megan). Cousin of Carol. Also survived by many great and great-great nieces and nephews. Russell served in the Pacific Theatre in WWII witnessing the U.S. flag being raised on Iwo Jima. Funeral Friday 7 pm from the Dearborn Chapel of the Howe-Peterson Funeral Home, 22546 Michigan Ave. with Masonic Service in the evening. Visitation Friday 3-7 pm. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association, Midwest Affiliate, 3816 Paysphere Circle, Chicago, IL 60674. www.howepeterson.com