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Darlene S. Quistorff

August 4, 1927 - March 19, 2016
Darlene S. Quistorff

Darlene S. Quistorff

Born: August 4, 1927
Died: March 19, 2016
Age: 88
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   Darlene Sarah Quistorff, age 88, of Lake View, IA, passed away on Saturday, March 19, 2016, at Loring Hospital in Sac City, IA.  Darlene was born on August 4, 1927, at home on the Hutchinson family farm near Jolley, IA, to Frank Steven and Ethel Eva (England) Hutchinson.  She grew up on the farm and attended the Calhoun County rural schools, graduating from country school May 21, 1940 and graduated from Lytton Consolidated High School in 1944.  She took nurses aide training classes and received her certification.

   On February 10, 1948, Darlene was united in marriage to Donald Francis Quistorff in Sac City.  This union was blessed with five children: Jean, Lorraine, Rosemary, Ronald and Michael.  Darlene was a longtime member of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Wall Lake.

   Darlene worked at Twilight Acres Nursing Home from 1959-1969 and 30 years as a teller at Farmers State Bank in Lake View.  She loved gardening, baking, sewing, making quilts and hosting family holidays.  She attended many sporting events to watch her grandchildren, traveling some distance to see their activities.  Darlene made coutless batches of her famous sugar cookies for family.  Gardening was her favorite hobby and roses  her favorite flowers.  She enjoyed traveling to Arizona with her sister and husband to visit family and brothers.  She was an amazing and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and sister who will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved her.

   Survivors include her children: Jean Johnson of Ruidoso, New Mexico, Lorraine Hahn and husband Terry of Cedar Falls, IA, Rosemary Allen and husband John of Polk City, IA, Ronald Quistorff  and Doris Monson of Lake View, and Michael Quistorff and wife Theresa of Waterloo, IA; 15 grandchildren: Holly (Voss) Hoppe of Arkansas, Jennifer Voss of Omaha, Kristina Voss of Omaha, Chloe Allen of Ankeny, Heidi Johnson, Rees McWright, Gunner Johnson, Megan Finnell all of Ruidoso, NM, Don Quistorff, Nicole Steils of Cedar Falls, Ben and Kacie Monson of Troy, IL, Jenny Esslinger of Coon Rapids, Bret and Sarah Hanks of Cedar Falls; 13 great-grandchildren: Tanner, Danielle, Brayden, Gabrielle, Jordyn, Max, Abbie, Julia, Bryce, Olivia, Kynlee, Soren, and Noah; her sister Doris Mayo and husband Sharon of Sac City; brother Verl Hutchinson and wife Rachael of Sac City;  sister-in-law Lorine (Hutchinson) Schade and husband Harlan of Sac City; many nieces, nephews, and extended family members.

   Darlene was preceded in death by her husband Donald; parents Ethel and Frank Hutchinson; sister Evelyn Gesy; brothers Dale and Paul Hutchinson; sister-in-law Ardith Hutchinson; son-in-law Ric Johnson; and various nieces and nephews.

   Mass of the Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, April 2, 2016 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Wall Lake, IA with Father John McGuirk officiating.  Burial will be in the Wall Lake Cemetery under the direction of the Farber & Otteman Funeral Home.  Visitation will begin an hour prior to the service at the church.

SERVICES
Mass of the Christian Burial
10:30 a.m.
Saturday, April 2, 2016
St. Joseph's Catholic Church
Wall Lake, Iowa
OFFICIATING
Father John McGuirk
VISITATION
Prior to the service
9:30 - 10:30 a.m.
Saturday, April 2, 2016
St. Joseph's Catholic Church
Wall Lake, Iowa
INTERMENT
Wall Lake Cemetery

Condolences

Friday, April 22, 2016 at 11:21 AM
“So sorry to hear about your mother Darlene's passing. She was a special lady, great 4-H teacher, so nice to work with in the bank, and always so kind and friendly to visit with when we went to Twilight.
Connie (Jacobsen) Vogel”
- Connie Vogel
Wednesday, March 30, 2016 at 2:37 PM
“Sorry about the death of your mother Darlene. She was always very nice to visit with and helpful when she worked at the bank. We will remember her and all of you in our prayers.”
- Jeff Bohnenkamp
Tuesday, March 29, 2016 at 11:56 AM
“So sorry to hear about Darlene. She was a kind and gentle soul, and we are all better for having known her. My sympathies to my cousins.”
- Tom Ellis
Friday, March 25, 2016 at 11:30 AM
“Jean, sending my sympathy to you and the family at the loss of your mother.”
- Jeri Schwanz Bottenfield
Thursday, March 24, 2016 at 1:24 PM
“Our deepest sympathy to all of Darlene's family. She was a very special lady.”
- John & Teresa Drilling
Wednesday, March 23, 2016 at 10:24 AM
“Our deepest sympathies to all her family. She was a special lady ”
- Mark and Tami Auen
Wednesday, March 23, 2016 at 10:24 AM
“Jean, Lori, and Rosemary, we are sorry for your loss. May happy memories help ease your grief. Steve, Marilyn, and Lois”
- Steve Christian and Marilyn Pierce Christian and Lois Pierce Skinner
Wednesday, March 23, 2016 at 10:24 AM
“Aunt Deanie will be missed. She was a gentle, loving woman. ”
- Bill & Barb Rench
Wednesday, March 23, 2016 at 10:24 AM
“I remember Darlene at the bank, she was always so pleasant and friendly and out going. I missed her when she retired. Sorry for your loss.

- Kathy Murley
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