Obituaries

Darlene Derry

January 23rd, 1928 – April 29th, 2019

Darlene Derry, age 91 of Canton, Il, formerly of Astoria, East Peoria, and Hot Springs, Arkansas, passed away at 5:35 pm Monday, April 29, 2019 at Graham Hospital in Canton, IL. She was born on January 23, 1928 in Fulton County, IL, the daughter of Charles Lloyd and Mary Elizabeth (Brown) Fisk. Darlene married Bernard Derry on September 14, 1947 in Astoria. They honeymooned in California for 6 months.

As a young woman, she was an air traffic controller until marriage changed her path. She spent her life supporting her husband in farming and raising her family.

Darlene and her husband were faithful members of the Summum Christian Church where she was very active with her great baking skills at all the funeral dinners and potlucks.

She was a gifted gardener and the keeper of many cats and a few favorite dogs.

Darlene was preceded in death by her husband of 58 years, her great grandson Ryan Petefish and her brother George Fisk.

She moved to Canton for the remaining twelve years of her life and always enjoyed feeding her birds and continued baking. Her companion (her other child), Tiger her cat, stayed faithfully by her side.

Darlene is survived by her son Dr. Greg (and Susan) Derry of Cuba, IL, her daughter Kathy (and Ron) Hayes of Groveland, IL, four grandchildren; Kim Watkins, Jennifer Derry, Gina (and Gary) Sciortino, and Jeremy Hayes, four great-grandchildren; Carson (and Austin) Markland, Konnor Petefish, Kailee Sciortino and Laney Sciortino, one great-great-grandson Landon Markland, one sister Rose (and Bill) Heger of Hot Springs, AR and one brother Donald Fisk of Rolla, MO.

Services will be held at 12 Noon on Friday, May 3, 2019 at Shawgo Memorial Home in Astoria, IL. Pastor Darren Fish and granddaughter Kim Watkins will officiate. Visitation will take place one hour prior to the services. Interment will be in the Astoria Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Fulton County Humane Society or TAPS in Pekin, IL

Condolences

April 30th, 2019

Aunt Darlene was a wonderful person.
DeeVon & Wendell Schisler

April 30th, 2019

My sister was one of the most fantastic people I have ever know, we had many great times together, and she will live forever in my heart! See you later, Sis. Rose and Bill Heger

May 1st, 2019

Rose, Bill and Family,
May you find comfort surrounded by your many friends, your family, and your faith.
Lowell and Mary Aten

May 1st, 2019

To one of the strongest women I've ever met, you will be missed dearly. I get my "spunk" from you and can only hope I'm half the grandma you have been to me for my grandkids someday. Love you lots! Give grandpa a hug for us!

May 1st, 2019

Rose, you have my sincerest and deepest sympathy for the loss of your Sis. I wish I had been able to get to know her better. She sounds like such a wonderful person. Sending our condolences to you and Bill and the rest of your family. Our love to you, Jo and Bernie

May 2nd, 2019

Thank you for showing me all the pretty flowers and animals.

May 2nd, 2019

Got to know Darlene thru her daughter Kathy We shared many cards with Darlene's wonderful words to me. What a beautiful, loving person. My deepest sympathy.

May 2nd, 2019

Greg, Kathy and families...So sorry to hear of your mom's passing. Just found out this morning. Coming back to IL in a few weeks and was planning on going to go see her again. Our prayers are with you. Can you imagine the reunion they are all having up there?

May 2nd, 2019

Forgot to sign my name...Marilee

May 2nd, 2019

Our deepest sympathy. We enjoyed having her as our neighbor. Randy and Judy Jarvis

May 2nd, 2019

Greg, Kathy and family. So sorry for your loss of your mother and my Aunt Darlene. She was a wonderful person and had a great laugh which she passed on to Kathy. Wish we were closer to come to the service but our thoughts and prayers are with you. Love Vickie

May 2nd, 2019

Greg/Susan Derry and entire family.....sorry to hear about your Mother’s passing. I met her at least twice, and could tell she was a loving, happy person. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and family during this difficult time. Max/Cheryl Scott

May 2nd, 2019

Rose, Bill and family. Rodney Belville and Mary Lou Scrogum send our sympathy and prayers.

May 5th, 2019

No words can explain the lost of Aunt Darlene.. She was a very special person and one of a kind. Hugs to all of you. Loretta