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Darrell Isbell
Date Of Birth:September 26, 1924
Date Of Death:January 11, 2013
Service Date:Graveside Service: 11:00am, Saturday, January 19, 2013 at Fairlawn Cemetery, Vandalia, IL

Wendell "Darrell" Isbell, 88, of Charleston, South Carolina, husband of Dorothy "Jean" Isbell entered into eternal rest Friday, January 11, 2013. A graveside service will be held at 11:00 am, Saturday, January 19, 2013, in Fairlawn Cemetery in Vandalia, IL with Pastor Peter Kolb officiating.  Military Rites accorded at graveside by Crawford-Hale American Legion Post # 95, Vandalia, IL.  Family and friends may gather at Hohlt & File Funeral Home at 10:30 am, Saturday. Memorials may be made to American Cancer Society

Darrell was born September 26, 1924 in Vandalia, Illinois, son of Lonnie Isbell and Helen Crandall Isbell. He was a retired Assistant Vice President in banking. He was a veteran of WWII with the US Navy. He was a member of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, The American Legion and active volunteer with many organizations.

He is survived by his wife of 31 years, Jean Isbell; three daughters, Sarah Lessen (Dale) of Lincoln IL, Beth Janssen of Charleston, South Carolina and Christina Evans (Christopher) of Columbus, OH; son, Mark C. Isbell of Forsyth IL; four sisters, Doris (Ed) Helm and Betty Isbell of Vandalia, IL, Donna (Wayne) Cunningham of Prairie Village KS and Sue (Don) Musgrave of St. Charles, MO.; three grandchildren, Shelby Lessen, Ashley Lessen and Madison Evans. He was predeceased by his first wife, Wanda Hedger Isbell; two brothers; Tom Isbell, Miller Isbell, and one sister, Jane Isbell.


  • From: Sue Crawford Harrison
    Location:Mesa, AZ

    Dearest Jean and Betty, All I can think about was what a busy guy Darrell was. After he retired, I think he even did some painting for me. And how he loved to talk. Jean, I remember when you lived on the corner of Fillmore and Seventh Streets. Betty, I think of you often and just need to call and tell you to come over. This has to be hard for you too. We left for our winter home on January 13 or I would have been at the service to extend my deepest sympathy in person. Hugging you both from across the miles. Lovingly, Sue