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Darrell Payne
MORTON - Darrell E. Payne, 77, of Morton, passed away at 12:10 a.m., Wednesday, March 20, 2013, at his home.
He was born May 9, 1935, in Illiopolis, Ill., to Lloyd and Anna (French) Payne. He married Marilyn Remmert on June 5, 1954, in Chestnut, Ill.
Surviving are his wife, Marilyn Payne of Morton; one daughter, Candace (Douglas) Smay of Washington; two sons: Randall (Carla) Payne and Andrew Payne, both of Morton; seven grandchildren: Nicole (Todd) Ward, Michael Schmidt, Jason (Deanna) Smay, Rachael Payne, Erika Payne, Andrew Payne and Adam Payne; one great-grandson, Jayson Smay; two brothers: Leon Payne and John (Donnas) Payne, both of Tampa, Fla.; and three sisters: Mary Barringer of Springfield, Ill., Marilyn (Jim) Taylor of Lake Havasu City, Ariz., and Carolyn Veronesi of Lincoln, Ill.
He was preceded in death by one infant daughter; one brother, Delmer; one sister, Charlotte, and one infant sister.
Darrell worked 30 years for Wahfeld Manufacturing in Peoria, retiring in 1997. Following his retirement, he and his wife enjoyed spending the winters in the Fort Myers, Fla., area.
He was a member of Bethel Lutheran Church in Morton.
An avid outdoorsman, Darrell enjoyed fishing, hunting and playing golf.
Services will be held at 10 a.m., Saturday, March 23, 2013, at Bethel Lutheran Church in Morton, with Pastor Jeff Anderson and Pastor Mark Anderson officiating. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m., Friday, March 22, at Knapp-Johnson Funeral Home and Cremation Center in Morton, and from 9 to 9:45 a.m., Saturday at the church. Burial will be at Hirstein Cemetery in Morton.
Memorials may be made to Bethel Lutheran Church in Morton or Methodist Hospice in Peoria.
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Memories and Condolences
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Marcia Boyd-Hill
March 23, 2013
Candy,I am sorry to hear about your dad. He was a really great guy. Have memories of him when we hung out at your house. You have my deepest sympathy.
March 23, 2013
Sorry to hear about Darrell.We are still
in FL.
Bob & Vicki Warner
Tracey Meyer
March 23, 2013
Very sorry to hear of your fathers passing, Candy . Sending our thoughts and prayers to you and your family .. Love, Jim, Polly, Tracey, Cole and Jett Meyer
Jim & Sandy Daniels
March 22, 2013
Sorry for your loss, Jim worked with Darrell at Wahlfelds.
Dana Powers
March 21, 2013
I am so sorry for your loss.
marilyn wilham
March 21, 2013
Sorry to hear of your lossI remember you and Darrell from school
Marilyn Wilham
FRANCES (Brown) LIESMAN
March 21, 2013
Sorry for your loss. I didn't know Darrell, but I knew John, Marilyn, and Carolyn and have many fond memories of all of them.
Brian Brinkman
March 21, 2013
I just wanted to send our love and prayers to you marilyn and your entire family. Darrell made a large impact in the short time we able to spend together on our trips to Fort Myers. He reminded me on my Step-Dad, Jim, and it warmed our hearts to see him stroll by on his bike. You both meant the world to my parents, Joan and Jim and I thank you for being a light in their lives.
Love Brian, Vivian, Andrew & Brandon Brinkman
March 21, 2013
We are so sorry to hear that Darrell passed away but he is in a better place now and will feel no pain just joy. Our sympathy and our prayers are with you and all your family. God Bless. Jack and Ann Smay
MOE/ALICE SCHAFER
March 21, 2013
DEAR MARILYN & FAMILY
ALICE AND I WERE SO SORRY TO LEARN OF DARREL'S PASSING
WE SO MUCH ENJOYED HAVING YOU AS OUR NEIGHBORS. MANY GOOD MEMORIES
MAY GOD COMFORT YOU MARILYN, AND ALL THE FAMILY DURING THIS TIME.
GOD BLESS
Doug Smay
March 21, 2013
Darrell was my Father-inlaw and my friend. I will always remember him,and miss him.
March 21, 2013
my deepest sympathy to all the family.
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