Darlene Neese

Darlene M. Neese, 95, of Schererville, IN, passed away on Thursday, November 17, 2022, at The William J. Riley Memorial Residence in Munster, IN. She was surrounded by her loving family as she transitioned to be with her Lord & Savior, Jesus Christ.

Darlene was born on August 24, 1927, in Nebraska City, Nebraska to the late Charles and Mable (Guhde) Hammett. She was an ordained Assemblies of God minister and served over 50 years with her husband in Indiana, Kansas and Iowa.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Rev. John Neese, of 58 years, parents, Mable and

Charles Hammett; three brothers, Roy, Dwight and Charles and three sisters, Frances, Maxine, and Naomi.

Darlene is survived by four children: Marshall (Louise), Stephan (Bonnie), Greg (Sherri) and

Becky (Troy); 14 Grandchildren: Jason (Amber), Shad (Robin), Ryan (Michelle), Amanda (Josh), Daryl (Jessica), Jusdin, Rob (Dana), Corey, and Amberlyn; 26 Great-Grandchildren; four

Great-Great-Grandchildren and two sisters, Wanda and Barbara.

Friends and family may gather on Monday, November 21, 2022, from 10AM (CST) until the time of the time of the Funeral Service, which will begin at 12PM (CST) to celebrate her life and her

future that is out of this world! Dr. J Calaway of Munster Gate Church officiating. Darlene will be laid to rest in the garden of Freedom at Chapel Lawn Memorial Gardens Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers please make donations to Hospice of the Calumet Area in honor of the staff and

volunteers’ wonderful treatment and care in her final hours. Your gifts can be mailed to 600

Superior Ave., Munster IN 43621 or online at www.hospicecalument.org.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.ChapelLawnFunerals.com for the Neese family.