Christine Darnell, nee Hicks, age 55, beloved wife for 35 years of Kenneth. Loving mother of Brad (Margaret) and Ben (Meghan). She was an excited grandma-to-be. Cherished daughter of Hershal and Lela Hicks. Dear sister of Debra (Bruce) Keeling, Dan (Claudia), Richard (Jan), Chuck (Beth) Hicks and the late Roger (Sarah) Hicks. Dearest aunt of numerous nieces and nephews. Teaching mother to hundreds of children for over 30 years. Visitation Thursday 3-9PM at Colonial Chapel 15525 S. 73rd Ave. (155th/Wheeler Dr. & Harlem) Orland Park. Lying in state Friday from 9:00 a.m. until time of funeral service, 10:00 a.m. at Life Church 6600 W. 127th Street, Palos Heights, IL. Interment Saturday at 2:00 p.m. at Prospect Cemetery, Niangua, Missouri. Memorials to Landmark Christian Academy, P.O. Box 935, Tinley Park, IL 60477 preferred. Express your thoughts and condolences at www.colonialchapel.com 708-532-5400