Darrell Dean Savage, 87, of Litchfield, died on Friday morning, Oct. 30, 2026, at St. Francis Hospital in Litchfield.
A celebration of life will be held at Southside Church at a later date. Burial will take place in Crabtree Cemetery in Litchfield.
Mr. Savage was born July 15, 1939, in Litchfield, a son of Vernon Savage and Mary (Wendel) Savage. He married Mary J. Collette then they later divorced. He later married Valgenia Shelton on July 12, 1963, in Hillsboro.
He owned and operated Litchfield Sanitation for several years, and after selling he worked for Petcher Sanitation and Waste Management Company, retiring at the age of 67. He was a member of Southside Church for over 40 years and was a firm believer of Jesus Christ. He enjoyed the outdoors and took wonderful care of his vehicles, but mostly enjoyed spending time with family and friends.
Mr. Savage is survived by his daughters, Connie (Darren) Cartwright and Deanna (Darren) Jones, both of Litchfield; grandchildren, Cory Carter, Sarah (Jon) Niehaus, Adam (Amber) Carter, Jessica Trimble, Jimmy Belt and Ryan Jones; four great-grandchildren; brother, Marvin “Sonny” A. Savage Sr. of Litchfield; sister, Wanda Marit of Litchfield; several nieces and nephews; two half brothers; and ex-wife, Mary J. Collette of Coal City.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Valgenia Mae Savage; parents; two brothers; two sisters; and one half brother.
Memorials may be made to Southside Church.
Litchfield Family Funeral Service in Litchfield is in charge of arrangements. Please visit www.litchfieldffs.com to leave condolences or light a candle in his memory.
