Darlene E Burgess

Darlene Elsie (Warner) Burgess, 87, passed away Thursday, January 30, 2025, at Parkview Care Center in Osborne, Kansas. She was born April 29, 1937, in Smith County to Tom and Sarah (Rypma) Warner, both deceased. She was one of six children; Earnest Warner (deceased), Juanita Warner McClellan (deceased), Joe Warner, Norma Jean Warner Sprague (deceased) and Johnnie Warner (deceased).

She attended school in Mankato, Kansas. On July 5, 1954, Darlene was united in marriage with Samual F. Burgess in Esbon, Kansas. They were married for 70 wonderful years. This union was blessed with four girls, Dixie Burgess Koch (deceased), Cathy Burgess Hrabe of Nebraska, Nebraska, Karla Burgess Anderson (Billy) of Downs, Kansas and Mary Christina "Christy" Burgess Roscovius (Rex) of Wamego, Kansas. Grandchildren: Chearon Billings (deceased), Christopher Billings, Casey Koch, Keenya Koch Tyler (Karlheinz), Mashell Jennings Arens (Brad), Samantha Anderson, Michael Blood-Anderson (Noelle), Mandy Roscovius Irizarry (Will), Casandra Roscovius rush (Evan), Justin Roscovius (Nichole) and Austin Roscovius. Great grandchildren: Kaliessa, Jaylen, Ashlyn, Kaleb, Karl-Heinz, Shylan, Koby, Chauncie, Cera, Rebekah, Michaela, (Micky), Aubree, Ethan, Kimberlee (Kimmy), Tearnen, Shania, Carlee, Courtney, Logan, Sebastian, Rowen, Evie, and Elena. Great-great grandchildren: Taylin, Braxton, Remington, Greyson, Issac, Tandin, Waylon, Knoxon, Crue, and Cove.

Darlene was a homemaker, taking care of their family for the first part of their life as a family. When they moved back to Lebanon she worked at Dales Supermarket in Smith Center in the bakery department. Later, she worked at Bob's Market in Lebanon in the meat department, Peterson Industries in Smith Center in the cushion department, and LaDows Supermarket in Lebanon in the meat department. She also cleaned houses in Lebanon as well as the bank. She and Sam took over the maintenance at the Cedars of Lebanon Housing, before her retirement.

She was an active member of the First Christian Church in Lebanon. After they moved to Downs, they attended the First Christian Church there. She loved feeding birds, doing crafts, oil painting, sewing and cooking for everyone. She loved helping family, friends and even strangers. Her family meant the world to her and she will be fondly remembered as a very loving and giving person. Darlene will be greatly missed but will be a great addition to Heaven.

Funeral services will be 10:30, Saturday, February 8, 2025, at the First Christian Church in Lebanon with Pastor Lance McDowell officiating. Interment will be at the Sweet Home Cemetery.

Visitation will be held at the church from 8:00 am to service time.

Williams Funeral Home
241 West 4th Avenue
Red Cloud, Nebraska 68970

Phone 402-746-2500
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