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Darlene Krebs Obituary
Darlene "Mickie" Krebs, 79, of Otterbein, passed away, Sunday, July 27, 2014, at St. Vincent Seton Specialty Hospital, Lafayette, surrounded by her loved ones. She was born, April 16, 1935, in Benton County, to the late Wiemar & Helen (Sondgeroth) Sondgerath. She married Bernard Krebs, September 12, 1953, in Dunnington; he survives.
Mickie attended elementary school at St Mary's, Dunnington & was a 1953 Graduate of Ambia High School. She had worked as a Teacher's Aide, for 34 years, at St. Mary's, Boswell & Fowler Elementary Schools, in Benton County. Mickie Loved working with Children & had many over the years that she loved dearly. She was a current member of St. Charles Catholic Church & a former member of St. Mary's Catholic Church, Dunnington. She was also a member of St. Mary's Rosary Sodality & Study Club.
Surviving with her Husband, of 60 years, Bernard Krebs, Otterbein, are three Daughters, Debra (Steve) Fellure, Attica, Cheryl (John) Szabat, Bloomington, Nancy (Kevin) Brost, Oxford, three Sisters, Jean Sondgerath, Otterbein, Marian (Dale) Brown & Bette Brown, both of Lafayette, three Brothers, Weimar "Butch" (Shirley) Sondgerath, Ambia, Ron (Pat) Sondgerath, Indianapolis & William "Bill" (Barb) Sondgerath, Lafayette, Seven Grandchildren, Abigail, Jennifer, Alicia, Drew, Josh, Brad & Kaleb, five Great-Grandchildren & Numerous Nieces & Nephews. Preceded in death by a Brother, Richard "Dick" Sondgerath.
Visitation will be from 4-8 PM, Thursday, July 31, 2014, at St. Charles Catholic Church, Otterbein, with Rosary Service at 3:45 PM. Funeral Mass will be at 10 AM, Friday, August 1, 2014, at St. Charles Catholic Church, with Father Robert Klemme Officiating. In lieu of flowers, Memorial Contributions may be made to the Mickie Krebs Boswell Elementary Student Council Scholarship. To honor the joy of Mickie's life, Please hug someone you Love. Shoemaker Funeral Home, Otterbein, is assisting the Family.
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Memories and Condolences
for Darlene Krebs
Louise Gudas
August 2, 2014
Our prayers are with you. You have been blessed with a wonderful role model, wife, mother, and friend. God bless.
Cynthia and Samantha Shoemaker
August 2, 2014
Our sympathies to the Krebs family. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Mickie was one of the kindest, sweetest ladies we have ever known. She touched the lives of so many children and was truly an angel placed on earth. We can only hope that knowing the impact she had on so many lives will bring you some comfort at this difficult time.
Dawnelle Voorhees
August 1, 2014
I feel very blessed and honored to have gotten to know such a great lady and her family! Even in her time of illness she had a hug and a smile for everyone! Thanks for touching my life! You leave on this earth a beautiful family and wonderful friends who all loved you because of the special lady you were. My deepest sympathies to Bernard and the entire family.
Steve and Donna Allen
August 1, 2014
We are so sorry for your loss. Mickie was a beautiful person, always with a smile and a hug ready when we'd see her
She will be missed by many.
BERT GESWEIN
July 31, 2014
Mickie was a great friend. In school we would do things just to see if we would get caught. I'll not forget here.
July 31, 2014
Mickie was a grate friend in school, she and I was always doing something silly in class and we got away with it most of the time. I can't forget here.
Bert Geswein
Steven Mather
July 31, 2014
Wonderful, gracious lady, as well as a great patient to care for through the years.
Butch & Judy Johnson
July 31, 2014
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of the family at this difficult time. Mickie is safe in the arms of our God.
Sue Foster
July 31, 2014
Wonderful friend and neighbor. My girls favorite lady at school. Thoughts and prayers to the family.
leslie sondgeroth
July 31, 2014
You all are in my thoughts and prayers. She was an amazing woman, mother and cousin! She will be greatly missed.
Bette Jean Dwenger
July 31, 2014
I never saw Mickie without a smile on her face. She was one of a kind. My sympathy to her family.
Chris Shoemaker
July 30, 2014
Never have I met such a kind and gracious lady. She will be dearly missed by many.
July 30, 2014
I will always miss her smiling face at Mass. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your loved ones.
Susan and John Freeland
Brandan Garrison
July 30, 2014
It's nearly impossible to put into words how incredible Mickie was as a teacher, neighbor, friend, and person. Her smiles and hugs helped get me through some of the toughest days of my life and her lessons helped me become the person I am today. Mickie Krebs was a blessing to all that knew her and my thoughts and prayers are with her family. Goodbye my friend and thank you.
July 30, 2014
My sincere sympathy to the Krebs family. Mickie was a very special lady. Boswell Elementary had a true angel on its staff, she was one of the kindest ladies I have ever had the privilege to meet.
RIP Mickie
Becky Turner
Shirley & Ray Muller
July 30, 2014
With deepest sympathy we send prayers for all your family. Mickie has been called home, where there is no sorrow, no pain, where she can rest in the arms of her Savior. May you feel the love that she has left behind.
Mary and Ralph Matson
July 30, 2014
Mickie was a very special angel sent to us. She touched so many lives in her time with us. We loved her dearly and will miss her greatly. Our prayers are with you in this time. It's time for our special angel to fly and watch over us from above.
Glenda Buchanan
July 29, 2014
She is being rewarded for her faith today in Heaven "Precious in the eyes of The Lord is the death of his saints." Psalm116:15
Jenifer Crisp
July 29, 2014
So sorry for your loss. She was such a amazing lady. I will never forget how special she made every one around her feel. Mickie will never be forgotten.
Melvin & Mary Pitts
July 29, 2014
Bernard,Cheryl,Debbie& Nancy
May the memories that mean the most to you live forever in your hearts. Mickie was our loving neighbor for many years. Our Deepest Sympathy.
Ruth Clark
July 29, 2014
I am so sorry for your loss. She was an angel on earth and now one in heaven. I loved her as I know many many many others did too. Hugs to all of you, and may God comfort you.
Kalena Crisp
July 29, 2014
Such a wonderful woman! I know,without a doubt, that she touched so many kids lives, including my own. She was everyone's favorite! A wonderful lady. Condolences to her family!
July 29, 2014
Mrs. Krebs was such a blessing to the Whaley family while she was at Fowler Elementary. She truly was an angel sent to love on our kids. So grateful to have known such a special lady.
Donald Rutherford
July 29, 2014
It is indeed an honor to be among the many friends of Mickie. The Ambia Class of '53 wish to extend their sympathy to Bernard and family upon her death. May our prayers be of some comfort to you during this time of sorrow.
Don Rutherford
July 29, 2014
John 14:1 Let not your heart be troubled; you who believe in God. Bernard, Deb, Cheryl & Nancy and your entire family God will never leave you nor forsake at this most difficult in your lives. God took one of his angels to be with Him. We will see Mickie again if we keep our eyes on Jesus. You guys were there for us last fall when we funeralized our loved ones. Blessings, love, and hugs from the Kirsch family
Karen
Caryn Dalton
July 29, 2014
There are a lot of wonderful memories of Mrs. Krebs. What a blessing she was in our lives. She cared for all of the kids she worked with and made each of us feel special. Sending up prayers for the entire Krebs family.
Bryan Welch
July 29, 2014
I'm so sorry for your loss. Darlene always greeted me with a big hug and she will be truly missed.
Tammy Barrett
July 29, 2014
So sorry to learn of your loss! Mrs. Krebs was probably the kindest and sweetest persons I've ever known! She will be greatly missed. Prayers for all of you.
July 29, 2014
Bernard, we are all so very sorry for your loss your family is in our hearts and prayers.
Ronnie Winchester.
Carol Winegardner
July 29, 2014
It is always difficult to lose your loving mom, no matter how old you are. The Winegardner family sends their sympathy and prayers to you, Debbie, and to all your family.
John and Jill Comer
July 29, 2014
Our prayers and love are sent your way. She was a sweet sweet lady and will be deeply missed. We are holding the family close in our hearts. John & Jill
Thane and Terri
July 29, 2014
When someone you love becomes a memory, the memory becomes a treasure. ~Author Unknown
July 29, 2014
Bernard and family, you have our deepest condolences on your loss of Mickki. We have very many loving memories of you and Mickki and she always had a hug for us. She was indeed a lovely lady and God will bless her and her family.
Lovingly,
Marion and Bev Graves
Riverview, Florida
Formerly Fowler Bottle Gas
Oxford Oil Co.
Tony Barrett
July 29, 2014
Mickie was a very special lady. I remember her joyful kindness as if it were only yesterday that I last talked to her. My deepest sympathy to all of you.
Larry Sondgeroth
July 29, 2014
A very special cousin. I was a recipient of her love at Boswell Elementary during my 5th and 6th grade of school. She always made me feel special. Hugs to all of her family.
Jill Mitchell
July 29, 2014
In Mickie's honor & memory,
The Jeff Mitchell Family
Jill Mitchell
July 29, 2014
To Bernard, Girls, & All of Mickie's family,
Our deepest sympathy to all of you for the loss of this beautiful, wonderful, special lady. The children's lives she touched were bonded with her special hugs & love. Yes, she did wear many crowns.
Our family has been blessed with knowing Mickie, Bernard & the family, as friends for many years. God has taken her to be an angel, watching over us. She will be with you always, within your hearts, & carrying her on your shoulder.
Our condolences to you, along with our love, The Jeff Mitchell Family,
Jill, Jeff, Jennifer, Jessica & Jamey
Pam Peercy
July 29, 2014
Mickie will truely be missed by the Peercy family. God has called a wonderful woman home to be with him. Our thoughts and prayers are with her family. Love the Peercy family!
July 29, 2014
My thoughts and prayers are with all of the family at this difficult time,
In the peace of Christ,
Pr. Doug Givan
Chaplain
St Vincent Seton Specialty Hospital
Lynn Martin
July 29, 2014
To all of Mickie's family, I hope your hearts will heal and I know Mickie and her incredible love of life will be missed. She was a one of a kind lady who loved everyone. May she Rest in Peace.
Tricia Garrison
July 29, 2014
All I can say is heaven has truly gained and welcomed a angel.
Don Brier
July 29, 2014
Debbie,
You and your family are in our prayers. May your heavenly Father provide His strength and peace to you and your family, and may you feel enveloped in His infinite love through this difficult time.
Don & Cheryl Brier
Annette Barrett
July 29, 2014
Mrs. Krebs was the best teacher's aide I ever had. If you was upset she would come, place her arms around you and tell you everything would be all right. She always had a smile and a hug for you. She was a special lady and will never be forgotten...My prayers and thought will be with her family at there time of need.
Michelle (High) Laycock
July 29, 2014
Mrs. Krebs was my very favorite teacher's aide, one of my favorite people, period. I remember spending many recesses together. We used to look really close at the snowflakes that landed on my scarf to see how diffent and beautiful they were! She was very loving, kind and gentle. I have many wonderful memories of her and I love her so much. My deepest sympathy to her family! She was the BEST!!! Big hugs to you all!
Pam (Clark) Switzer
July 29, 2014
So sorry to learn of your loss! I think Mickie was probably the kindest sweetest soul I've ever known! I never heard her ever say a bad word about anybody. She will be missed by many of us whose liives she touched. Prayers for each of you!
LeAnn Grogan Putney
July 29, 2014
We are sorry to hear of Mikie's passing. She was a great lady!
Tom and LeAnn Grogan Putney
Deborah & Dwight Lewis
July 29, 2014
Debbie,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
The loss of a parent is very difficult.
We did not know your mother, but we know that she had to be a wonderful person as we know what a wonderful person you are.
Our deepest sympathy to you and your family.
Elizabeth Chandler
July 29, 2014
Debbie. My thoughts are with you.
Randy Peay
July 29, 2014
Sorry to hear, a really nice lady, my sincere condolence
Ruthann (Sims) Goffinet
July 29, 2014
My children were blessed to be at Boswell School when Mickie was there as an aide and as my daughter Renee said after hearing of her passing, "I have many wonderful memories of her--she has earned many, many crowns". What a wonderful example of Christ she was and that's what she showed to all of us who knew who. My sympathies to all of you.
Helen Terrell
July 29, 2014
Sending my sympathy and prayers to Deb and all of Mickie's loved ones. So sorry for your loss. God bless and take care of you all!
July 29, 2014
My thoughts and prayers are with you Nancy and your family. She was a wonderful person!
Steve and Bonnie Sondgeroth
July 29, 2014
Bernard and family - you have our deepest sympathy. Mickie was such a beautiful person inside and out. She will be missed by the many lives she touched.
Ed, Carolyn, Abi Watson
July 29, 2014
To the Krebs family, may you know that God has held his hand out and has taken your mother to care for now. She will forever be in the arms of our God safe and sound. May God bless all of you in this time of loss.
July 29, 2014
The Kissee Family
Terri Leuck Jones
July 29, 2014
My deepest sympathy to Bernard, Deb, Cheryl & Nancy and all their families. She was a very sweet lady.
Christine Fultz
July 29, 2014
Debbie - a special hug to you!
Mike & Regina Carroll
July 29, 2014
Our deepest sympathy to the Krebs family
Bob and Anne Zahnke
July 28, 2014
Mickie was a special person. The sentiment about "hugging" someone was a fitting tribute to her memory. We will miss her greatly. Our sympathy to Bernie and all the members of her family
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