Darlene Mae Smith Obituary
The family announces the passing of Darlene Mae Smith (Warren, Illinois) on October 13, 2026. Darlene, born on May 21, 1930, was part of many shared moments and relationships throughout life. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Darlene Mae Smith to show support.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Byron Kilian and Ella Kilian (Holland); her former husband Charles Henry Chumbler; her spouse Delvin Duane Smith; and her siblings, Elizabeth Schuller (Red), Charles, Lyal (Melva) and Alden Kilian (Betty).
She is survived by: her children, Byron Chumbler (Rose) of Elizabeth, IL, Wayne Chumbler of Cresco, IA, Diane Fancsali (Jim) of Aurora, IL and Donna Larson of Warren, IL.; her grandchildren, Tracy Wuebben (Steven Welch) of Forreston, IL, Terry Chumbler of Glendale Heights, IL, Shawn Fancsali (Karly) of Oswego, IL, Courtney Wilson (Mickey) of Cary, NC, Simon Larson (DeAnne) of Beloit, WI, Cory Larson (Connie) of Osseo, WI, Ryan, Ben Chumbler of Elizabeth, IL and Delana Chumbler (Seth Doyen) of Belleville, WI.; her great grandchildren, Zachary Wuebben of Madison, WI, Coral Wuebben of Nashville, TN, Autumn Watson (Xaiver) of Decaturville, TN, Owen Larson of Beloit, WI, Evan Fancsali of Oswego, IL and Callen Wilson of Cary, NC; her great great grandchildren, Denali, Dakota, Dylan Chumbler of Elizabeth, IL, Ambrose, Kalia and Myra Watson of Decaturville, TN.; and her sister-in-law Nadine "Betty" Kilian of Aurora, IL..
Visitation will be held on Friday, October 16th 2026 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Bartell-Leamon Funeral Home (519 Tisdell Ave, Warren, IL 61087). A memorial service will be held on Saturday, October 17th 2026 at 11:00 AM at the Warren United Methodist Church (1-199 E Jefferson St, Warren, IL 61087).
