She was preceded in death by her husband, Steve Fransen; parents, Donald Enger and Jean Schmidt.
Darlene will be deeply missed by her children, Jerilyn Pipenhagen, Bobbi (Robert) Horn-Rodriguez, Jerred (Heather) Horn, Rhys Lewis; grandchildren, Madeleine and Isabella Pipenhagen, Taylor (Kendall) Bates, Kyle Fallon, Tommy and Eliana Horn; great-granddaughter, Avalon Bates; siblings, David (Helen) Enger, Dagny (Doug) Ward, Dana Enger; nieces and nephews; favorite furry friend, Oliver.
Darlene liked to sew, read, and work on puzzles. She also enjoyed spending time on her patio planting flowers and watching birds.
Visitation will begin at 10am until time of service at 12pm on Thursday, April 18, 2024 at Gearhart Funeral Home, 11275 Foley Blvd NW, Coon Rapids. Interment at Morningside Memorial Gardens, Coon Rapids.