Darlene M. Althouse, 86, of Waverly passed away on April 2, 2025, in Lincoln. Born April 27, 1938, in Beatrice, NE to John and Gertrude (Carstens) Ehmen.
Darlene was a stay-at-home mother to her four children: Daniel, Dennis, Douglas, and Dianne. She enjoyed spending time with her family and working as a florist.
Darlene was a member of Crossroads Church.
Surviving family members include her sons, Dennis (Larissa) and Douglas; daughter Dianne (Mike) McCoy; grandchildren Morgan (Eric) Ridder and Madison Althouse, Jake and Brian Althouse, Sara (Carlos) Anderson and Meghan (Cody) Hayes, Daniel, Evan, and Jasenna McCoy; great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by her parents, husband Donald, son Daniel, and daughter-in-law Deb.
Funeral service: 10:30 am Wednesday, April 9, 2025, Crossroads Church, 4401 N. 40th St.
Visitation with family greeting friends Tuesday, April 8, 2025, from 5-7 pm at Roper and Sons Waverly Chapel, 10851 N. 148th.
Memorials to Orphan Grain Train, American Cancer Society, or Alzheimer’s Association.
Services
Visitation
5:00 pm-7:00 pm CST
Roper & Sons Waverly Chapel
10851 N. 148th St.
Waverly, NE 68462
Funeral Service
10:30 am CST
Cross Roads Church
4401 N 40th Street, Lincoln, NE
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