Darlene J. (Peggy) Poffenberger, 87, Kasson

Darlene J. (Peggy) Poffenberger, 87, of Kasson passed away Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2016, at Fairview Care Center in Dodge Center.

Darlene was born Sept.13, 1928 in Fairmont to Virgil and Florence (Simpson) Louks. She grew up in the Hayfield area.  

Darlene worked as a cook for several different establishments in the Kasson-Mantorville area including the Country Club, Drive-In and Haven’s Bakery. 

Darlene also enjoyed painting, wallpapering, gardening, playing cards, checkers and cooking.

Darlene married Clifford (Bud) Poffenberger on April 16, 1949.  Darlene had two children, Randy and Gail Poffenberger.  

Darlene is survived by her son, Randy Poffenberger (Kim Lewis) of Kasson; grandchildren Jolynn, Lisa, Ben, Kassie, Krissie, Travis, Kelcie; seven great-grandchildren; sisters, Vivian (Leonard) Westin of Dexter, Minnesota, Verta of Rushford, Minnesota, Mary Hegna of Dodge Center Linda (Danny) Brockmiller of Hayfield, Pat (Tony) Distad of Arizona; brothers Dick (Jean) Louks of Mantorville, Jerry (Arlene) Louks of Owatonna, Terry Louks and Butch Louks of Park Rapids, Minnesota; and several nieces, nephews and great-nieces and nephews.

Darlene was preceded in death by her husband, Clifford (Bud); parents Virgil and Florence; son Gail; sisters Judy, Betty, Bonnie, Audrey and Grace; and brothers Bill, Wayne, Bob, Kenneth and Jim.

The funeral service will be held Feb. 6, 2016, at 11 a.m. at St. John’s Lutheran Church, 301 8th Ave NW, Kasson, with Rev. Dana O’Brien officiating.  Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the church.  There will be no reviewal.  Inurnment will be at Maple Grove Cemetery, Kasson, at a later date.

Dibble Funeral Home & Cremation Service is in charge of arrangements.  Online condolences may be shared at www.dibblefuneralhome.com.