Darlene E. Kohlmeyer

Darlene E. Kohlmeyer, 91 passed away on February 12, 2025, at Valley Hi Nursing Home in Woodstock, Illinois.  She was a former resident of Harvard, Illinois.

Darlene was born in Spring Valley, Minnesota on August 19, 1933 to Arthur C. and Eda M. (Rutz) Hemshrot.   After Eda's passing, Alma E. Reidel (Witte)  became Arthur's wife and a step mom to Darlene and her siblings.  

Darlene married William (Bill) E. Kohlmeyer on November 2, 1951 in Loganville, Wisconsin.  Bill's job took them to many locations throughout the west.  They enjoyed seeing the country and meeting new friends.

She was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church of Harvard.   She was active in her church, working with the Ladies Aid, sewing quilts and helping with various other activities.  She worked at Motorola in Harvard until they closed and then at Walmart.

She loved to watch her birds outside her window and enjoyed playing with her Springer Spaniel,  Brandy.   She enjoyed sewing, playing cards and fishing.  She was an avid Bingo player at Valley Hi and loved being a part of the Activities' group.

She is survived by her two children, June D. Harris, formerly of Inverness, IL and Robert W. Kohlmeyer of Marengo, IL and his wife, Kim A. Kohlmeyer (Bronowski); three  grandchildren, Jennifer (Nick) Wilhelm of Elgin, IL,  Melissa Harris also formally from Inverness and Ashley L. Kohlmeyer (Roark)(Sean) of Lexington, Kentucky.  June's husband, Dustin E. Harris and Darlene's brothers and sisters preceded her in death.  Also surviving are many loving nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Visitation will be held at St. Paul's Lutheran Church, 1601 Garfield Road, Harvard, IL 60033, on March 18, 2025, from 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. with a memorial service immediately after. A private interment will be held in Baraboo, WI.

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Call Saunders & McFarlin Funeral Home for more information at 815-943-5400.

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