Darrell Isbell

September 26, 1924 - January 11, 2013

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.