On February 19, 1952, Darlene was married to Ivan Barry in Wahoo. They lived on a farm near Malmo. Ivan died March 10, 1999, and in 2001, Darlene moved to Fremont. This was the first winter since 1992 that Darlene had not spent in Mesa, Arizona.
She was presently a member of The Presbyterian Church of Fremont, and until moving to Fremont had been a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Wahoo. There she had been a Sunday School teacher and member of the Presbyterian Women. Darlene had also been a 4-H Leader. She enjoyed playing golf and bridge, and she was a bowler. She was a member of an extension club in Malmo and she was a Past Matron of the Eastern Star Chapter in Wahoo. Darlene was also a 27 year cancer survivor.
Survivors: 2 daughters - Laurie and husband Bruce Bartels of Fremont
Patricia Barry and husband Robert Schwoeffermann of Portland, Oregon
2 granddaughters - Lindy and husband Rev. Bryant Kaden of Brooten, Minnesota
Jill Bartels of New York City, NY
2 great grandsons - Martin Allan Kaden and Matthew Barry Kaden
Darlene was preceded in death by her parents Alvin Leslie and Laura Magee, her husband Ivan, 3 brothers and 3 sisters.
Visitation will be on Friday (March 5, 2010) at the Ludvigsen Mortuary, Fremont, from 2 to 8 PM, with the family present from 5 to 7 PM and a Prayer Service at 7 PM. The funeral service will be 9 AM Saturday (March 6, 2010) in Wahoo at the First Presbyterian Church. Rev. Burton Knudsen will officiate both services. The committal will be in the Sunrise Cemetery (North) in Wahoo. A memorial fund will be established.
Online guestbook at www.Ludvigsenmortuary.com
Condolences(8)
T Williams
Houston, TX Thursday, March 11, 2010 Please accept our sincere condolences on the loss of your dear loved one. May you find comfort and hope in the Bible's promise, "Your dead ones will live. . . . They will rise up." --Isaiah 26:19 The Bible teaches that man was not created by God to die, but death came about as a result of sin, way back in the Garden of Eden. --Romans 5:12. So even though death has afflicted mankind down to our day, God promises to undo the effects of death and even do away with death itself. Please read this for yourself at Revelation 21:3, 4. What a wonderful hope is presented in God's Word. . . being able to live right here on earth in paradisaic conditions with our loved ones beside us. --Psalms 37:29 It is our hope that reading these scriptures will comfort you during this time of loss.Debbie (Carlson) Bordovsky
Wahoo, NE Wednesday, March 10, 2010 Pat, I just read about your Mother's passing in the Wahoo newspaper and wanted to offer my condolences. It is hard to say good-bye to our mothers. I will keep you in my prayers during this time of loss. Sincerely, DebbieLee Meister
Fremont, Ne Sunday, March 7, 2010 Laurie & Family, I am so sorry to hear of your mother's death. She was a wonderful lady and fun to golf with. We all enjoyed her and her wonderful sense of humor. We will miss her. You are all in our prayers. Lee MeisterWalt and Paula Glade
Glenwood, IA Friday, March 5, 2010 Our condolences to you both, Laurie and Bruce, just by reading the obituary, one can tell what a special, interesting and outgoing woman she was. She must have been happy with her life and she shared that with others.Bev Macek
Omaha, NE Friday, March 5, 2010 Bruce and Laurie, I am so sorry to read of your loss. My condolences go with you. BevDaryl Dwyer
lawrence, Ka Thursday, March 4, 2010 Our thougth are with your family at Darlene passing. Daryl and NormaJean, Janice, Keith
, Thursday, March 4, 2010 Our condolences to the family. Darlene was a special person whom we admired. She always made us feel welcome at the farm when we visited Ivan and her there. The three of us are currently in Mexico and will be unable to attend the services. Our thoughts will be with you. Janice Rothrock Jean Widman Keith JurgensAl & Rose Gruenes
Colon, Ne Thursday, March 4, 2010 Our deepest sympathy is extended to Darlene's family. She has been a very dear friend, especially after she was diagnosed with cancer.