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Janalee Darling Obituary
DEWEY - Janalee I. "Jan" Darling, 82, of Dewey, passed away surrounded by her family at 7:34 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025, at the Piatt County Nursing Home, Monticello.
Jan was born Aug. 11, 1943, in Champaign, the daughter of Russell and Juanita (Kirby) Weber. She married Gary Darling on July 15, 1962, in Champaign. They shared 50 years of marriage before his passing on Oct. 3, 2012.
Survivors include her daughter, Lisa (Rockey) Dalton of Mansfield; sons, Jeffrey (Gina) Darling and Darian (Kristin) Darling, both of Fisher; five grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; her brother, Norman Weber of Jamestown, Tenn.; her sister, Cherilyn (Tom) Womack of Jamestown, Tenn.; and her sister-in-law, Rhonda (Charlie) Danner of Metamora. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; and brother, Kent Weber.
Jan was a devoted member of Mt. Vernon United Methodist Church in Champaign for more than 50 years and a proud member of the Sundowners Car Club. She shared her husband's love of classic cars and was especially proud of driving her '49 Studebaker in the Newport Antique Auto Hill Climb.
She loved time spent with her family, especially her grandchildren. "Grandma Jannie" had a gift for making everyone feel special, and her warmth and love will be deeply missed.
A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, Oct. 25, at Mt. Vernon United Methodist Church, Champaign. Visitation 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.; service at 4:30 p.m.
Memorials: St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Mt. Vernon United Methodist Church, or the Alzheimer's Association.
Condolences: mackey-wrightfuneralhome.com.
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Barbara Walker Herriott
October 18, 2025
Jan was a friend of my sister, Martha Walker in high school. She was always a good role model.
Hannah Hudson
October 16, 2025
Jan and Gary were great neighbors and friends. We were saddened to hear of Jan's passing. You have our deepest condolences. Jim Adams and Hannah Hudson
Butch and Snook
October 15, 2025
So sorry to hear of Jan´s passing. Our thoughts and prayers.
Larry and Ronda Scott
October 14, 2025
To the family - Sorry for you loss.Larry and Ronda Scott
Jack Cunningham
October 14, 2025
Have fond memories of your mother at Mt Vernon United Methodist Church! May she rest in peace!
Charlie and Rhonda Danner
October 12, 2025
I have many memories of Jan. I first met her when she started dating my brother. As a little sister, it was fun to tease and spy on her and my brother. She has always been a wonderful sister-in-law. She was a great wife to my brother and a wonderful mother to their kids and grandkids. She will be missed. Love, Rhonda
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