Darlene was preceded in death by her parents, 2 brothers, Frank Ogden and Ted Bochnik of Peoria, and her nephew Jason Mealey.
She leaves behind to cherish her memory her sister Judi, and her 2 nieces, 3 nephews, 4 great nieces, 6 great nephews, 3 great great nieces and a great great nephew.
Darlene attended Woodland Baptist Church in Peoria. This led her to serving in Brean Prison Ministry for a number of years; along with many international ministry trips throughout her life. She was a volunteer Chaplain at Methodist Hospital for a number of years as well. She loved and served the Lord Jesus Christ. She also worked as a secretary for Caterpillar for over 20 years before retiring.
Memorial Contributions may be made out to Hope Women's Center in Phoenix Arizona.
Private Cremation Services are being accorded by Davison-Fulton Woolsey-Wilton Chapel.