Donald E. Darnell Obituary
The memory of Donald E. Darnell of Kirkwood, Illinois, who passed away on January 25, 2025 at the age of 81, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Donald E. Darnell to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, George Darnell and Eva Darnell (Stormer); his son Michael Darnell; and his brothers, Ronald E Darnell, John "JD" Darnell and Rick Darnell.
He is survived by: his wife Sharon Darnell; his children, Leslie Woerly (Tony) of Monmouth, Lonnie Darnell of Little York, Gerald Williams (Carmen) of Seaton, IL and Shanda Brownlee (Robert) of Little York, IL; his sisters, Sharon Jern of Oquawka, IL, Mary Sue Wells of Monmouth, IL and Carol Buster of Florida; and his brothers-in-law, Donnie Smallwood Sr. of Cameron, IL and Stanley Dean Smallwood of East Galesburg, IL. He is also survived by 19 grandchildren and several great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be held on Saturday, February 1st 2025 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM at the Westminster Presbyterian Church (200 E Cedar St, Kirkwood, IL 61447). A memorial service will be held on Saturday, February 1st 2025 at 2:00 PM at the same location.
Memorials may be given to the Donald Darnell Memorial Fund and sent to the funeral home.