Darlene Grace Radel

I worked with Darlene in the early to mid 90s during summers at Sentry and Supersaver. She trusted me to work in Customer Service with her and always put me on the express lane because I was fast and good at making change. I saw Darlene at I think Boston Store sometime after my daughter, who's now 9 was born. I said "Hi Darlene!" fully expecting to have to explain who I was and where I knew her from. She replied "Hi Laura, how have you been." I'm very sorry to hear of her battle with dementia, because she was always sharp as a tack, kind but firm. My condolences to her family.

My deepest condolences on the passing of your mother, grandmother. I was saddened to hear of her loss. I knew and cared for her and your father for many years in Sun Prairie. She was always so positive and upbeat. The obituary certainly "nailed it" in describing your mother. I couldn't help but smile and so fondly recall her as I read it. On several occasions I know she scheduled her appointments specifically so she could bring me cookies from St Mary's Auxiliary cookie sales. Her love and caring for all she knew just always was front and center. She will be missed by so many, certainly me. Greg Motl

Farewell to a beautiful and strong lady. I will miss you.

Aunt Darlene was such a special lady in so many ways! As a child, I always loved seeing her at our family gatherings, and typically being late, she usually made an entrance full of smiles and love. She was so full of life and involved in so many projects. When I became an adult, I loved to hear my Mom talk about their outings and phone conversations. Darlene used to say that she and my Mom, Ann, were like twins. My deepest sympathy to Mike, Cande, Tami and Aunt Betty. Love, Rebecca Loken Yasky

All my sympathy to the Radel family. I worked at Leos Salon and knew your Mom so very well. She was definitely a joy to know. Everyone that knew her or did her hair enjoyed her vitality and view of life. It was such a pleasure to see her each week. And you were right----she never missed. Even driving all the way from the east side to Fish Hatchery Rd you could count on her to be there. Leo, Faith, Kass and myself (Verna) always had alot of laughs with her. She was a treasure!! A light has gone out. Keep all the great memories close---they help heal. With sympathy, Verna Carlson