Darlene Eloise Stender Obituary
With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Darlene Eloise Stender of Lakefield, Minnesota, born in Estherville, Iowa, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on July 19, 2024 at the age of 89. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Darlene Eloise Stender to pay them a last tribute.
As we bid farewell to this cherished soul, solace is taken in the memories held dear — the laughter shared, the wisdom imparted, the moments of quiet reflection in their presence. Though Darlene Eloise may no longer walk among us, her spirit lives on in the echoes of her kindness, the warmth of her embrace, and the light of her enduring love.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Lumbert Levell and Myrtle Levell (Stade); and her siblings, Robert Levell and Bonnie Brown. She is survived by: her children, Karla Gartzke (Brad) of Blue Earth and Kerry Stender (Lisa) of Lakefield; her grandchildren, Kayla Vos (Kyle) of Lakefield, Nathan Stender (Jacki) of Lakefield and Taylar Deziel (Daniel) of Zumbrota, MN; her sister Nancy Hansen of Lakefield; and her brother-in-law Willis Stender of St. Louis Park, MN. She is also survived by ten great grandchildren.
