Danielle Elise Rachell, age 21, of Fairview Heights, IL, died Friday, July 29, 2016 in St. Louis, MO. She was born June 13, 1995 in Nashville, TN, the daughter of Margery June (Johnson Rachell) Santos and her husband, Jamie of Fairview Heights and Daniel Roger Rachell of Montana. She is also survived by her son, Vincen Michael Rachell; one brother, Audie William (Melissa) Rachell of Fairview Heights; a half-brother, James Rachell of St. Louis; her grandparents, Jim and Judy Rachell of Freeburg; her very special friend, Candi (Eugene) Middendorf; one nephew, Phoenix WIlliam Rachell; one niece, Riley Hoage; her aunts and uncles: Angel (Kenny) Andrews, Connie (Michael) Sontheimer, Mike Rachell, Laurie Rachell, Avey (Erica) Johnson, Sheila (Tina) Vernon and Jennifer Gottschammer; and many cousins and friends who loved her very much.

She was preceded in death by her grandparents: Carol J. Johnson, Norman R. Johnson and Jay L. Peterson, and her special Love, Christopher Michael Akers.

"When I come to the end of my journey
And I travel my last weary mile
Just forget if you can, that I ever frowned
And remember only the smile

Forget unkind words I have spoken
Remember some good I have done
Forget that I ever had heartache
And remember I've had loads of fun

Forget that I've stumbled and blundered
And sometimes fell by the way
Remember I have fought some hard battles
And won, ere the close of the day

And come in the shade of evening
When the sun paints the sky in the west
Stand for a few moments beside me
And remember only my best"

According to the wishes of Danielle's family, no services will be held. Donations may be given to the family for care of VIncent.