Darrel M. Cailteux, 82, Danforth, IL

Darrel M. Cailteux, 82, of Danforth, IL, formerly of the Clifton area, passed away on Tuesday, Feb. 23, 2010 at Riverside Medical Center in Kankakee.

Cremation rites will be accorded with a Memorial Mass to be held at a later date.

Mr. Cailteux was born Nov. 29, 1927 in rural Clifton, IL, a son of Herman and Lena Leveque Cailteux.

Survivors of Mr. Cailteux include three sons and daughters-in-law, Gary and Glynis Cailteux of Martinton, IL, Terry and Laurie Cailteux of McKinney, TX and Dean and Teresa Cailteux of Clifton; two daughters and sons-in-law, Judy and Milton Hull of Clifton and Janet and Mike Hooker of Paragould, AR; one sister and brother-in-law, Mardelle and Louie Schuh of Papineau, IL; one brother and sister-in-law, Elwood and Roselma Cailteux of Ashkum, IL;  thirteen grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren.

Preceding him in death were his parents; one sister, Roselma Clocksin; one daughter-in-law, Diana Cailteux; one grandchild and one great-grandchild.

Mr. Cailteux was of the Catholic faith. He was a farmer until 1970 and then was a millright. He was a Shriner, a member of the Masonic Lodge, the Loyal Order of Moose, F.O. Elks and member and former President of Local 1699 AF of L. He enjoyed fishing and hunting.

Memorial may be made to Prairieview Lutheran Home in Danforth.

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