Darlene Ann Blankenheim

MADISON - Darlene A. Blankenheim, age 92, of Madison, passed away on Sunday, Oct. 20, 2019, at Belmont Nursing Home, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on Dec. 14, 1926, in Madison, the daughter of Rudolf and Margaret (Birrenkott) Faust. A lifelong Madison resident, Darlene graduated from Madison East High School. She married Edward Blankenheim on July 16, 1946, at St. Bernard Catholic Church. Darlene enjoyed traveling and camping with her family. She was a charter member of St. Dennis Catholic Church and a member of TOPS. Darlene is survived by her daughter, Debra (Greg Gersbach) Blankenheim; brother, Ken (Caryl) Faust; three grandsons, Jeffrey (Mercedes Lopez) Mjaanes, Christopher (Kelly) Mjaanes and Bryan (Heather) Mjaanes; granddaughter, Megan (Jeremiah) Blankenheim-Villarreal; and ten great-grandchildren. She is further survived by many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward Blankenheim; daughter, Cheryl Mjaanes; son-in-law, Bruce Mjaanes; brother, Don Faust; and sister, Dolores Gerry. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at ST. DENNIS CATHOLIC CHURCH, 505 Dempsey Road, Madison, at 11:15 a.m. on Friday, Oct. 25, 2019, with Fr. Randy Timmerman presiding. Burial will follow at Highland Memory Gardens. Visitation will be held at the church from 9:15 a.m. until the time of the Mass on Friday. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Heartland Hospice or St. Dennis Catholic Church. Darlene’s family would like to thank the staff at Belmont Nursing Home for the kind and compassionate care they gave her. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com. Gunderson East Funeral & Cremation Care 5203 Monona Drive (608) 221-5420