Donald E. Darnell, 81, of Kirkwood, IL, passed away on Saturday, January 25, 2025, at Seminary Manor, Galesburg, IL.He was born May 2, 1943, in Macomb, IL the son of George and Eva (Stormer) Darnell. He was raised and educated in Monmouth, IL. He participated in the Agribusiness Program at Carl Sandberg College and the Commercial Bee Production Program at Southwestern College.Donnie married Sharon A. Williams at the Wesleyan Church in Galesburg on October 31, 1970, and she survives.He worked as a farm hand most recently for Frank Hennenfent and then on the factory floor for Wells and Admiral before retiring in 2000. Donnie enjoyed beekeeping, gardening, and fishing. He was a member of the Kirkwood Masonic Lodge and Monmouth Masonic Lodge #37 A.F. & A.M., as well as the Royal Arch, Grand Council, and Grand Commandery. Donnie is survived by his wife of 54 years, Sharon Darnell; his children, Leslie (Tony) Woerly of Monmouth, Lonnie Darnell of Little York, Gerald (Carmen) William

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