Route 66 Travelers

28/02/2025

With ROUTE Magazine – I just made it onto their weekly engagement list by being one of their top engagers! 🎉

20/02/2025

A magazine is dedicated to the Mother Road, Route 66. Brennan Matthews is the editor and suggests that Missourians take advantage of everything the road offers in our state. “You know, one thing that a lot of people don’t realize is that Missouri has more historic neon-laced motels than any of t...

08/02/2025

ALERT!

We recently implemented a brand new (awesome) cart system on the website to make things easier for you all. If you do encounter any difficulties, please let us know! Email us on [email protected]. We always appreciate your feedback.

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22/01/2025

In Loving Memory of Lilo Russell, a Beloved Icon of Route 66

Although we never had the privilege of meeting Lilo personally, we were fortunate to visit Westside Lilo's Café during our journey along Route 66. The warmth, passion, and joy that filled her café made it an unforgettable experience and a highlight of our trip.

Lilo Russell, known as a beloved icon of Route 66, brought a unique blend of German heritage and American hospitality to the Mother Road. Her delicious meals, warm service, and radiant personality made her café a cherished destination for travelers worldwide.

Her legacy as a dedicated restaurateur, community member, and ambassador for Route 66 will live on in the hearts of those who knew her and the countless lives she touched through her work.

Please accept our heartfelt condolences for your loss. The world has lost a remarkable woman, but her spirit will continue to inspire all who travel this historic road.

With deepest sympathy,
GGeri Linda Metterle& Harald

We wanted to share Lilo's Obituary, which will be posted at norvelowensmortuary.com.

Lieselotte (Lilo) Russell was born in Wiesbaden-Bierstadt, Germany on April 10, 1941 to Josef and Paula Hohmann. Lilo was born at her parent's home on Privatstrasse (Private Street) in Bierstadt, where her family had their carpentry business. Lilo attended school in Bierstadt until age 15, then went on to a commercial trade school in Wiesbaden on Wilhelmstrasse and graduated in 1957. After graduating, she worked at the Wiesbadener News and later worked for an insurance company.

In 1960, she met the love of her life, Patrick James Russell. They met on a blind date arranged by her friend, who was dating an American serviceman who was friends with Pat. Lilo and Pat were married on April 20th, 1961. Together, they moved to Seligman, Arizona, where they raised three children and built a life along Route 66. Lilo stayed home to raise her 3 children until 1973 when she began working at the Copper Cart, where her love of serving patrons traveling Route 66 began. Lilo's passion for quality food and providing friendly service led her to open Westside Lilo's Cafe in 1996 with her daughters, Nancy and Brenda. She worked tirelessly alongside her family until her passing on January 12th, 2025. Lilo has created a lasting legacy that will live on through her family and the community she loved. We will miss her immensely.

Lilo is preceded in death by her beloved husband of 61 years, Pat, her parents, Josef and Paula (Mayer) Hohmann, and her grandson, Trent James. Lilo is survived by her three children, Nancy Echeverria(Cliff), Brenda Kiel(Dean), and Patrick Jr.(Kay); grandchildren, Rocque(Melissa), Josef(Paige), Allysa, Robert, Patrick III, John Rand(Cecilia), and Kaitlin; great-grandchildren, Carlos(Katie), Ceaser, Rocque Jr, Elias Josef, Emberly and Noella.

On Friday, January 31st, there will be a rosary in honor of Lilo at 7 pm at the St. Francis Catholic Church, 22440 Schoney Ave, Seligman, AZ.

A Celebration of Life will be held on February 1st at 11 am at the Seligman High School Gymnasium, 500 Main Street, Seligman, AZ, with a reception to follow. All are welcome to attend and celebrate Lilo’s life. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Seligman, AZ Welcome Arches at https://gofund.me/c6906476. The family would like to extend special thanks to Seligman Fire District Chief Gary Bennett and his team.

22/01/2025

With Westside Lilos Cafe – I just got recognized as one of their top fans! 🎉

13/01/2025

R.I.P. Lilo - we will miss you

It is with great sadness that, we announce the passing of our founder, and beloved Mom(Mutter), Lilo. We will be closed so we can allow time for us and our staff to take this all in. Lilo had so much love for her business and she was so blessed with so many wonderful years working along side her family and staff. A life so beautifully lived deserves to be beautifully remembered.

11/01/2025

Wildfires on Tuesday night destroyed the historic California home of Oklahoma humorist Will Rogers within the Will Rogers State Historic Park in the Pacific Palisades area of Los Angeles. More fires broke out on the northern edge of Los Angeles on Wednesday night. Travel along Route 66 in that regio...

07/01/2025

Great news ! The issue that readers wait patiently for every year has now gone to print. The Annual Hot List for ROUTE's Top Picks on Where to Stay When on a Route 66 Road Trip is on the way, and boy do we have some wonderful properties to share with you. This high profile annual story and so, so much more make up the February/March 2025 issue.

Our beautiful cover was shot by Efren Lopez of Route66images. It is another fantastic image that showcases the magic of the open road.

So, if you have not renewed or subscribed yet, this is the time!

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07/01/2025

Well , are you always on the lookout for great road trip movies that have a fantastic story that goes along with beautiful scenery, and at times, humorous encounters? We got you! Grab the Dec/Jan issue now and discover our picks. This is a terrific opportunity to discover some unexpected films.

04/01/2025