Services for Darlene will take place on Thursday, February 29 at 2:00 PM at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home with Pastor Ed Hannahs officiating. A visitation will be held one-hour prior beginning at 1:00 PM. For condolences or full obituary, please visit www.mitchellfh.com. Ph. 641-844-1234.

Left to cherish her memory are her children: Michael Downs, of Marshalltown, Kathy Downs, of Marshalltown, Joel (Anita) Williams, of Grand Saline, TX, Allen (Pam) Cornelison, Sr., of Ankeny, Bobby Downs, of Fort Dodge, Pamela (John) Pelham, of Collins, and Darla (Rick) Coon, of Huron, SD; grandchildren, three siblings, numerous great grandchildren, great-great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.