Donald F. Darnell Obituary

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Donald F. Darnell (Morley, Michigan), born in Barryton, Michigan, who passed away on November 29, 2019, at the age of 74, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Donald F. Darnell to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Cecil Darnell and Lillian Darnell (Hart); his former wife Sally; his brother Cecil Darnell; and his brother-in-law Al Ritt.

He is survived by: his wife Mary Kay; his children, Dr. Bart Darnell (Dina) of East Tawas, Tobin Darnell of Milan, Charlie Darnell (Katie Smith) of Milan and Dr. Amanda Holtz (Mark) of Dexter; his grandchildren, Donovan, Miles Darnell, Sally and Henry Holtz; his stepdaughter Vicki Courts (Mark) of Harris, MN; and his sisters, Audrey Ritt of Dexter and Carol Ruppert (Don) of Marion. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Don's name may be made to his family, the Michigan Horsepulling Boat Association or the charity of the donors' choice.