She was born December 22, 1927 in Pekin, Illinois to John and Jennie (Sweeter) Jansen. She married Frank L. Meyer on October 18, 1959 in Pekin. He preceded her in death on September 25, 2014. Also preceding her in death were her parents and four siblings, Hilda, Henry, Pete, and Bertha.
Surviving are a niece, Marcella McGowan of Springfield, sister-in-law, Marilyn Liescheidt of Pekin, and numerous other nieces and nephews.
Darlene was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church in Pekin and worked as an Account Supervisor with Pekin Insurance for many years before retiring. She and her husband were avid square dancers.
A funeral service will be at 2:00 pm on Friday, March 19, 2021 at Davison-Fulton Woolsey Funeral Home in Pekin. Pastor Daniel Bishop will officiate. Burial will follow at Glendale Memorial Gardens in Pekin.
Memorials may be made to St. John's Lutheran Church.
