I will always remember what a lovely lady Darlene was - so kind and welcoming to all. Kathy, Ron, and Ty - I know the memories of time spent with your mom will carry you through this sad time of grief. I'm thinking of you all during this most difficult time and sending prayers for all the family most especially for the three of you.

From my family to yours cecil katelyn,jesse,mary,wayne,my heart is filled with tears kathy i left a message on facebook wish i could come just know my tears goes out to you and your brothers and may your mom rest in piece with jim

Darlene has been my dearest friend for over 10 years-she had a heart of gold!! A wonderful lady!! I will miss her more than words can express.

I worked at the Iowa House Hotel as the reservation manager. I worked with Darlene for many years. I would have to say, she was by far a favorite co worker of mine! She was always upbeat and always ready to help me out!!

One year my husband and I used Darlene's van to haul our group/gear on RAGBRAI.

I really missed her when she retired from the Iowa House and I am sure her family will miss now!

Kathy

Darlene was a super lady, always very friendly an caring. I always like talking with Darlene when I went to the River Church and her smile one I will never forget. Darlene and family will all be in our prayers. God Bless You All.

So sorry to hear of Darlene's passing My thoughts and prayers are with

the family. Never thought she would go before me since I am older by one

year than her. We can rejoice that she has no more pain and she is in the

arms of the One who loves us more than anyone on earth even though

we loved her much. One day we will all be together in that wonderfl place

that is being prepared for those who Love Him by the One who loves us

most. Praise that wonderful name of Jesus!!!

Ron & family, I didn't know your mom but got to hear wonderful stories from Ron , whom I work with at Cisco about his mom and cat "Barney". May she rest in peace.

Darlene will be missed.She babysat with my granddaugther when savanna was 3yrs old..Savanna loved her very much.

You ll be missed you always had a warm heart and had a open home thanks for being a small part of my familys life

U were a great person and like a second mom to me i messes that up but i nevee forgot about you may u and jim rest i piece now and i send my prays to your family and kathy

TY, Ron, and Kathy So sorry to lose a great mom like Darlene. She truely enjoyed life and her grandchildren. She will be greatly missed.

I'm so sorry Ty,Ron and Kathy for the passing of your mom. She was a wonderful caring person and I know will be missed tremendously.