Glenn and Don Darnell

Glenn Edward Darnell, 57, of Jackson passed away Tuesday, Dec. 14, 2021, at his home.

He was born March 8, 1964, to Donald and Goldie Green Darnell.

Glenn attended New McKendree United Methodist Church. He especially enjoyed coloring and spending time with his family.

Glenn was preceded in death by his loving mother, Goldie. His father passed away Monday, December 20, 2021.

He is survived by a sister, Janette (Ron) Hobeck of Daisy; two nephews, Kyle Hobeck and Darrin (Crystal Edwards) Hobeck, both of Daisy; a niece, Stacy Beckerman (Zach Robinson) of Daisy; a great-nephew, Konnor Hobeck of Daisy; two great-nieces, Ally Beckerman and Hayden Robinson, both of Daisy; and numerous aunts and uncles.

Don Darnell

Donald "Don" Darnell, 91, of Jackson passed away Monday Dec. 20, 2021, at Saint Francis Medical Center.

Don was born Jan. 19, 1930, to Stella Boucher in Bush, Illinois. He and Goldie M. Green were married Nov. 22, 1956, at New Salem Methodist Church in Daisy. She passed away Feb. 13, 2018, after 61 years of marriage.

Don honorably served two times in the U.S. Army: Dec 30, 1947 to Dec. 29, 1949, and from Dec. 4, 1952 to Dec.3, 1954, during the Korean War.

Don worked for Western Electric for 37 years until retirement.

He was a member of the New McKendree United Methodist Church, the Excelsior Masonic Lodge 441, and the American Legion Post 158 and its honor guard, all in Jackson.

Don is survived by a daughter, Janette (Ron) Hobeck of Daisy; two grandsons, Kyle Hobeck and Darrin (Crystal Edwards) Hobeck, both of Daisy; a granddaughter, Stacy Beckerman (Zach Robinson) of Daisy; two great-grandsons, Konnor Hobeck and Hayden Robinson, both of Daisy; and a great-granddaughter, Ally Beckerman of Daisy; and three siblings, David Boucher of Lyons, Indiana, and Bill Boucher of Minok, Illinois, and a sister, Erma Burke of Murphysboro.

In addition to his wife, Don was preceded in death by his son, Glenn Darnell (12/14/2021).

Glenn and Don's arrangements are as follows:

Visitation from 10 a.m. to noon Wednesday at McCombs Funeral Home and Cremation Center in Jackson.

The Rev. Andrew Green will conduct the joint funeral ceremony at noon. Burial will follow in Russell Heights Cemetery in Jackson.

Memorials may take the form of contributions to Saint Francis Hospice or New Salem Methodist Cemetery Fund.

Online condolences may be made to the family by clicking on Glenn's obituary at www.mccombsfuneralhome.com.