Darlene D. Virnig
July 03, 1945 - December 27, 2019
Obituary
MADISON-Darlene D. Virnig, age 74, passed away on Friday, Dec. 27, 2019. She was born on July 3, 1945, the daughter of Ross and Irene (Card) Dumbleton. Darlene graduated from Madison East High School in 1964. She married Ray Virnig on Aug. 8, 1967, in Madison.
Darlene attended MATC and earned a degree in Marketing and worked as a Merchandiser. She volunteered for a number of agencies including in Food Recovery for C.A.C., Brownies, Girl Scouts, as a Cub Scout leader, at the Eastside Agrace Thrift Store, Holiday Fantasy of Lights and RSVP. She was an avid shopper at St. Vinny’s on Willy St. and liked the picnic area in Lake Mills. Darlene was also a Packers fan, liked parades and she also liked to visit state and county parks.
Darlene is survived by her husband, Ray; daughter, Irene (Kevin) Virnig Freymiller; and son, Glenn. She was preceded in death by her parents; and brother, Ross Dumbleton Jr.
A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Memorials, cards and condolences may be made to the family in Darlene’s honor. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
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Annette Machtel Dickens
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Darlene was my grade school friend. We did so much together -- over all these 60 plus years -- She will be greatly missed by all of us who went to Emerson Grade School and then East High. We appreciated Irene who brought Darlene to her last class reunion in July, 2019. She was a marvelous woman who will be greatly missed. God bless the family.
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Paul and Debbie Blair
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Our thoughts and prayers are with your family as we remember a very kind person.
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Evelyn Ashkenaz
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Irene, we are saddened to hear about the loss of your loving Mother. You have many wonderful memories to visit. The two of you were buddies who enjoyed many outings together. God bless you as you meet each new day carrying the love of your Mother in your heart. And remember, "A mother's love is like no other. There is no love like the love of your Mother". The members of the Hill Family are thinking of you and praying you will find comfort in knowing all is well because all is God.
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Sharon Farwell
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Darlene was a wonderful longtime friend. I know this last journey she had been on, had been a difficult one. With the Love and help of her devoted husband Ray, and daughter Irene, she was able to stay at home. My dear friend, I am so grateful we were able to attend our 55th class reunion in July together! God Bless you and a peaceful journey. MUCH LOVE, AND MANY HUGS, SHARON AND FAMILY
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Christina Schaefer
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my prayers to the family. Darlene would shop at Hy-Vee and Visit with me. She was quite the terror driving the carts. She was a wonderful lady. She will be missed.
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Sue Virnig
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Jim and Sue Hopefully all the wonderful memories of your adventures and life together will help ease some of the sorrow you feel now! Your love and strong family bond will help you through this difficult time💙