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Judith Frances DarnellPassing: January 28, 2017

Service:

Chastain Funeral Home

Funeral Service

Wednesday, February 1st @ 11:00 am

Visitation:

Chastain Funeral Home

Tuesday, January 31st @ 4:00-7:00 pm

Wednesday, February 1st @ 10:00 -11:00 am

Cemetery:

Mitchell Cemetery

Wednesday, February 1st

MITCHELL – Judith Frances Darnell, 78, passed away Saturday, January 28, 2017, at Indiana University Health Hospice House in Bloomington.

Born September 26, 1938, in Pontiac, Michigan, she was the daughter of Harold R. and Mary (Berndt) Kline.   She married Norman E. “Lou” Darnell May 29, 1959, and he preceded her in death December 16, 2000.

Judy retired from Ben Franklin with 35 years of service.  She was a classical pianist and skilled in needlework.  Judy was a member of Phi Beta Psi Sorority.

Surviving:
daughter,
Carole Ann (Robert) Stinson of Mitchell
sons,
David E. (Pamela) Darnell of Salem
Brian S. (Julie) Darnell of Heltonville
grandchildren,
Shelly Cooper, Robin Winters, Jason Stinson, Katherine Stinson, Erica Cooper, Rebecca Darnell, and Bryson Darnell
great grandchildren,
Tristan Stinson, Isabella Melton, Nicolle Myers, Christopher Winters,  Jordan Winters, and Elizabeth Briscoe 
great great grandson,
Colton Christian
brothers,
Wayne Kline of Johannesburg, Michigan
Charles Kline of Waterford, Michigan

Her parents; stepmother, Ann Kline; husband; grandson, Robert Stinson, Jr.; and sister, Carol Ann Kline, preceded her in death.

Funeral service will be at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, February 1, in the Memorial Chapel of Chastain Funeral Home & Cremation Center with Reverend David W. Crosley officiating.  Burial will be in Mitchell Cemetery.

Friends may call from 4:00-7:00 p.m. Tuesday and from 10:00 a.m. until the service on Wednesday at the funeral home.

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8 Guest Comments

  1. Guest: Lonnie Cauble | Mitchell
    Date: February 1, 2017
    I mowed her yard for many years and will miss doing that for her now .judy was very good to me over the years making me persimmon pudding around persimmon festival time over the years.she was my friend and will be missed by all that know her.
  2. Guest: Sharon Kinder | Indianapolis, IN
    Date: February 1, 2017
    My thoughts and prayers are with the whole family at this sad time. I do remember some funny conversations between Norman & Don though, after Don bought the cemetery plot next to theirs, and the pranks they were going to play on Judy who would be buried between them someday. I wish her well! Sharon
  3. Guest: Brenda and Bill Leach | Bedford. In
    Date: January 31, 2017
    Sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
  4. Guest: Tammy Florio / Kevin Hovis | Chester Ny
    Date: January 30, 2017
    Sorry for your loss Erica . We send prayers and hugs.Love you
  5. Guest: Kittie McLain | Mitchell
    Date: January 30, 2017
    Sorry for the loss of a wonderful friend. Prayers and love to the family.
  6. Guest: Shirley (Williams) Stevens | Edinburgh, INS
    Date: January 30, 2017
    I am so sorry for your loss. Judy was such a kind lady. I always looked forward to seeing her at Ben Franklin. I will be praying for your family.
  7. Guest: Tonya Stroud | Bloomfield, IN
    Date: January 29, 2017
    I am very saddened to hear of this sweet lady passing. My thoughts and prayers are with my classmate, Carole and the whole family. I have very many fond memories at her home with Carole and her family. They all were a great part of my growing up and our 8th Street family. She will be reunited with Norman and I know that will make her very happy. Sending love to you all...Carole, David and Brian. God Bless.
  8. Guest: Carla Taylor | Ft Myers Fl
    Date: January 29, 2017
    Carole, David and Brian, I am so sorry for your loss. You all will be in our prayers. May you feel Gods comfort. Hugs!