Darlene D. Eikenberry
October 04, 2010
Darlene D. Eikenberry, 82, passed away on Monday, October 4, 2010. Services will be held at Hamilton’s on Westown Parkway, 3601 Westown Parkway in West Des Moines. The funeral service will be on Friday, October 8 at 11:00 a.m. and the visitation will be held on Thursday, October 7 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Burial will be at Glendale Cemetery.
Born in Des Moines to John and Hazel Dingeman, Darlene graduated from North High School in 1946. In 1948 she married Don Eikenberry. They made their home in Des Moines and raised five children. Darlene was primarily a homemaker but from time to time worked as a key punch operator. She had many skills, talents and interests. She was a gifted seamstress and enjoyed quilting, knitting and crocheting. She had many friends and played golf and Bridge. She was an excellent cook and baker. After Don passed away, she was very involved with social activities and traveling.
Darlene is survived by her children, Kevin (Marie), Neil, Mark, Todd (Wanda), Jill (Bob) Gray; grandchildren, Paula, Amanda, Eric, Sean, Sarah, Jessica and Adam Eikenberry, and Robert and Joelle Gray; sisters, Marie Wilbois, Nadine Markum and Marilyn Cook; brother, Donald Dingeman; and many nieces and nephews.
Darlene was preceded in death by her husband Don; sisters, Katherine Eivens and Betty Barr; and brother, John Dingeman.
Memorial contributions may be directed to Hospice of Central Iowa or to the Susan G. Komen Foundation. Online condolences may be made at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.
Sue Martin Freeman
10/08/2010
You all probably remember my mom Jean Martin, as she was a close friend to Darlene's for many years. They golfed together all the time, seemed to always be chatting on the phone, went to ceramics together etc. Jean had many of the same interests as Darlene (also a great cook, seamsress etc.) so they had many things in common. I can always remember your mom's laugh. She came to mom's funeral June 18, 2005, that was the last time I saw Darlene. I am sorry for your loss, but know you must have thousands of memories!
Sue Martin Freeman
Kate Schmidt - Phoenix, AZ
10/08/2010
Hi Mark:
Paula sent me a note about your Mom's passing. So sorry for your loss. She had to be great lady to raise a guy like you. My prayers are with you.
Kate
Nita West
10/07/2010
I WAS VERY SORRY TO HEAR OF DARLENE'S PASSING. WE HAVE BEEN FRIENDS FOR MANY YEARS AND PLAYED LOTS OF GOLF TOGETHER UNTIL SHE HAD TO GIVE IT UP. SHE WAS ALWAYS SO MUCH FUN AND SHE WILL BE MISSED. MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH ALL OF YOU. NITA
Denise Wolfe McAtee
10/06/2010
So sorry to hear about your mom. Denise Wolfe McAtee and the Wolfe Family.
Maria Comito
10/06/2010
Dear Mark and Family: I know how bitter sweet this must be. Not wanting to let her go, but not wanting her to suffer and live a poor quality of life. She is free now. She is in a new level of life that we will not know about until we die. But until that time take care of yourselves during your grief and know that I am thinking of you.
Much Love and Kindness, Maria Comito