Darlene A. Esser Obituary

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Darlene A. Esser (Cross Plains, Wisconsin), who passed away at the age of 83, on February 11, 2025. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Henry Kruschek and Clara Kruschek (Meinholz); her parents-in-law, Andrew and Marie Esser; her son-in-law David Kohl; and her brothers-in-law, Robert Esser, Mark Esser, Ronald Severson and Gary Denner.

She is survived by: her husband Jim (Jim); her children, Jimmy (Tiffany Esser), Jacqueline (Nick Piper), Judi Kohl, Michaela (Josh Chapman), Jordan (Kayla Wells), Janese Williams (Alicia), Jay Esser (Judy Ballweg) and Jared (Lynn Esser); her great grandchildren, Kendall, Adelynn, Kinsley and Haven Chapman; her brothers, Henry Kruschek (Carmen), Neil Kruschek (Sharon) and Steve Kruschek; and her siblings-in-law, Donald Esser (Sharon), Ruth Severson, Frances Denner and Lisa Blum (Mike).

Visitation was held on Thursday, February 20th 2025 from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church (2947 Thinnes St, Cross Plains, WI 53528). A memorial service was held on Thursday, February 20th 2025 at 11:00 AM at the same location. A graveside service was held on Thursday, February 20th 2025 from 12:10 PM to 12:30 PM at the St. Francis Xavier Catholic Cemetery (2947 Thinnes St, Cross Plains, WI 53528). A burial was held on Thursday, February 20th 2025 from 12:30 PM to 2:30 PM at the St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church (2947 Thinnes St, Cross Plains, WI 53528).

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the St. Francis Xavier Endowment Fund.