Darel Keith Mell's Obituary
Darel Keith Mell 58, of Decatur died Thursday February 28, 2008 in his home.
Funeral service will be 10:00 am Tuesday March 4, 2008 in Moran & Goebel Funeral Home with Military Rites conducted by the Macon County Honor Guard. Visitation will be 5:00 ' 7:00 pm Monday in the funeral home. Memorial gifts are suggested to Cancer Care Specialists of Central Illinois SC Charitable Fund or DMH Out Patience Services.
Darel was born on February 20, 1950 in Decatur, IL the son of Hampton and Betty Moore Mell. He served his country proudly in the US Navy. He was a retired Superintendent ADM East Plant.
Surviving are his wife Loretta Mell; children, Barry Mell and wife Teresa of Decatur, IL; Theresa and husband Marc of Yale, IL; Toby Luthy and wife Shannon of Decatur, IL; ten grandchildren, and his dog Zeus.
He was preceded in death by his parents, and two brothers, Walter Mell and David Mell.
The family would like to thank their friends for all there help and support. They would also like to thank everybody who donated blood.
The family of Darel Keith Mell is being served by Moran & Goebel Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 2801 N. Monroe Street, Decatur. View the online obituary and send condolences to the family at www.moranandgoebel.com.
Our years together were too few, we will forever love you, the time has come for us to part, but you will live forever in our hearts.
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