Darlene Wagner

Biography

Darlene Wagner died March 30, 2009 at Hillcrest Nursing Home in McCook at the age of 81.

She was born December 14, 1927, along with twin brother, Dallas in Red Willow County, the daughter of Lloyd and Daisy Blake. She graduated from McCook High School in 1945.

On November 14, 1948, Darlene married Harold Wagner in McCook.

She was a member of the Memorial United Methodist Church, a teacher's aide for 18 years in the McCook Public Schools and a driver for Meals on Wheels. Her pride and joy were in children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Darlene's hobby was quilting in which her dedication and craftsmanship was evident. She made her first quilt in 1992 and went on to complete 19 quilts and 7 wall-hangings. She also enjoyed doing crossword and Sudoku puzzles and volunteered time calling Bingo at Hillcrest Nursing Home.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Harold on December 15, 1999; sister, Roberta Piper; and twin brother, Dallas Blake.

Darlene is survived by daughter Connie Huntley and husband Alan of Minden, NE; son, Dennis Wagner and wife Donna of Windsor, CO; sister Jean Evans of McCook; brother Marvin Blake of Trenton; five grandchildren, Chris Cohen and wife Lisa, Bryan Cohen, Tanya Cohen, Kyle Wagner and wife Stacy, Lindsay Wagner; two great-grandchildren, Emily and Lilly Cohen;.

Memorials were to be given in her name.

Funeral services were Friday, April 3, 2009, 2:00 p.m. at Memorial United Methodist Church with Dr. Rev. Jeff Thurman officiating. Burial took place in Memorial Park Cemetery.

Carpenter Breland Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.