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Darlene Jean Hustad

1933 - 2025

Darlene Jean Hustad obituary, 1933-2025

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1933

DIED

2025

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Darlene Hustad Obituary

Darlene Jean Hustad

September 16, 1933 - March 18, 2025

DEFOREST – Darlene Jean Hustad passed away on Tuesday, March 18, 2025, at the age of 91.

Darlene is survived by her son, Michael (Joan) Hustad; grandchildren, Matthew (Jessica) Hustad and Jenna (Nicholas) Fraracci; eight great-grandchildren, Oliver, Eleanor, Gideon, Hadassah, Ruth and Lena Hustad and Aria and Amadeo Fraracci; brother-in-law, Myron (Connie) Hustad; and two sisters-in-law, Gloria Hustad and Patty Hustad. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Melvin; her daughter, Judith Alida Hustad; brother, Gordon Shold; and two sisters, Joyce Urdahl and Beverly Hornbeck.

A private graveside service will be held at Blooming Grove Cemetery for the immediate family.

Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.

Gunderson East

Funeral & Cremation Care

5203 Monona Drive

(608) 221-5420

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Published by Madison.com on Mar. 23, 2025.

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