Darlene G. Gerlach, age 85, of Sparta, IL passed away on Sunday, October 28, 2018 at 6:08 a.m. in Sparta Community Hospital, Sparta, IL.
Darlene was born April 30, 1933 in Sparta, IL a daughter of Floyd Arden and Minnie Carolyn (Beisner) Zeidler. She married Oscar T. Gerlach on June 19, 1954 in Sparta, IL and he preceded her in death on March 23, 2011. Darlene worked as manager of the fabric department at Wal-Mart. She was a member of St. John Lutheran Church, Sparta, IL where she had been actively involved throughout her life. She taught Sunday School for over 25 years, served as Sunday School superintendent and worked during Vacation Bible School. Darlene was a fantastic seamstress, making clothes for her children, as well as sewing curtains and various other things. She loved dogs, cats, bird watching and spending time outdoors and in the ocean. During her life she served as a Girl Scout leader and loved to travel and camp. She especially loved square, round and ballroom dancing with her husband.
Survivors include two daughters, Stephanie D. (Jon) Boehning of O’Fallon, IL and Stacie D. (Mark) Baue of Coulterville, IL; one son, Stephan O. (Debra Terrell) Gerlach of Rocky Mount, NC; one sister, Pat (Melvin) Kane of Sparta, IL; eleven grandchildren, Richard, Rebecca and Elizabeth Boehning, Brittany and Brady Baue, Ryan Terrell, and Jeffrey, Leann, Jamie, Aaron and Hannah Gerlach; and numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Oscar; and one sister, Carolyn Bieri.
Graveside funeral services will be held at Caledonia Cemetery, Sparta, IL on Tuesday, October 30, 2018 at 12:00 p.m. with Reverend Timothy Sims officiating.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the donor’s choice.
Pyatt Funeral Home, Coulterville, IL has been entrusted with arrangements.
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