Darold “Darry” Elbert VanHyning, 88, of Meredosia, Illinois, passed away early at his home on Sunday, October 25, 2026. He was born February 24, 1938, in Meredosia, the son of Alfred and Mamie (Hall) VanHyning. He married Lois Klopfer on February 18, 1952, and she survives.

He is survived by his wife; son, Bruce (Angie) VanHyning of Chatham; one daughter, Julie (Khoy) Sturtevant of Poplar Bluffs, Missouri; three grandchildren, Christopher (Kourtney) Large, Lindsey (David) Lasley, and Corey (Michelle) Large; one sister, Wilma Lane of Sebring, Florida. He was proceeded in death by his parents; his in-laws, Authur and Helen Klopfer; his brothers and sister, Leonard, Martin, Robert, William “Bill”, James, Doris, Jack, and Delbert.

After high school Darry went to work at Casswood Lumber Co. in Beardstown, then Pennington Crossarms in Beardstown, moving afterwards to Oscar Mayers Plant, his last job was working for the City of Meredosia water department where he retired. After retirement he became Mayor of Meredosia.

Darry enjoyed playing golf and hunting, where he taught his grandsons to hunt, and he also enjoyed teaching his grandchildren to drive. Darry enjoyed taking vacations with his family.

A funeral service will be held 11:00 a.m., on Friday, October 30, 2026, at the Buchanan & Cody Funeral Home in Meredosia. The family will meet friends from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service. Burial will follow the service at Oakland Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to the Meredosia/Bluffs Rescue Squad. The Buchanan & Cody Funeral Home in Meredosia is in charge of arrangements. Condolences may be left at buchanancody.com.