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Cindy and I are deeply grateful for the outpouring of love, prayers, and support our family has received.

The Bailey family—Zachary Adam, age 37, Kelsey Danielle, age 35, and a cherished daughter and son, Vada Rose, age 12, and Samuel Isaac, age 7—of Xenia, Illinois, passed away on October 22, 2025, in Ekalaka, Montana. Their firstborn son, Finnley Tate, age 10, survives, surrounded by loving family.

A Celebration of Life for the Bailey family will begin at 9 a.m. on Monday, November 3, 2025, at Oil Belt Christian Service Camp, 555 Park Road, Flora, Illinois. Private burial will take place in Oskaloosa Cemetery. A visitation will be held from 1 p.m. until 5 p.m. on Sunday, November 2, at Oil Belt Christian Service Camp.

In lieu of flowers and gifts, memorial donations are suggested to a GoFundMe account for the benefit of Finnley Bailey at gofund.me/246eaec58.

For those wishing to order flowers and gifts, the family has chosen The Mustard Seed in Louisville, Illinois, as their preferred provider of these tributes.

Arrangements are by Frank & Bright Funeral Home in Flora. To share a condolence or memory, visit: www.frankandbright.com ... See MoreSee Less

Cindy and I are deeply grateful for the outpouring of love, prayers, and support our family has received.

The Bailey family—Zachary Adam, age 37, Kelsey Danielle, age 35, and a cherished daughter and son, Vada Rose, age 12, and Samuel Isaac, age 7—of Xenia, Illinois, passed away on October 22, 2025, in Ekalaka, Montana. Their firstborn son, Finnley Tate, age 10, survives, surrounded by loving family.

A Celebration of Life for the Bailey family will begin at 9 a.m. on Monday, November 3, 2025, at Oil Belt Christian Service Camp, 555 Park Road, Flora, Illinois. Private burial will take place in Oskaloosa Cemetery. A visitation will be held from 1 p.m. until 5 p.m. on Sunday, November 2, at Oil Belt Christian Service Camp.

In lieu of flowers and gifts, memorial donations are suggested to a GoFundMe account for the benefit of Finnley Bailey at gofund.me/246eaec58.

For those wishing to order flowers and gifts, the family has chosen The Mustard Seed in Louisville, Illinois, as their preferred provider of these tributes.

Arrangements are by Frank & Bright Funeral Home in Flora. To share a condolence or memory, visit: www.frankandbright.com ... See MoreSee Less

Statement from the Darren Bailey / Aaron Del Mar Campaign

On Wednesday evening, Darren and his wife, Cindy, received the heartbreaking news no parent ever wants to hear. Their son, Zachary, his wife, Kelsey, and their two young children, Vada Rose, age 12, and Samuel, age 7, tragically lost their lives in a helicopter accident in Montana.

Their other grandson, Finn, age 10, was not on the helicopter and is safe.

Darren and Cindy are heartbroken by this unimaginable loss. They are finding comfort in their faith, their family, and the prayers of so many who love and care for them. The Baileys deeply appreciate the kindness and support they have received and ask for privacy as they grieve and hold their loved ones close during this difficult time. ... See MoreSee Less