Darlene A "DoDo" Capel

Darlene A "DoDo" Capel

June 25, 1935 - November 29, 2022

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CROSS PLAINS - Darlene A. “DoDo” Capel, age 87, of Cross Plains, passed away on Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2022, following a brief battle with cancer. She was born on June 25, 1935, in Madison, Wis., the daughter of Isadore and Adeline (Bohle) Buechner.


Darlene graduated from Middleton High School, with the class of 1953. In 1970 she joined her dad, Isie, her brother, Ray, and eventually her sister, Holly, working in the family business, Hi-Way Service Garage for many years until her retirement. She enjoyed playing cards with her many friends in their card club of over 50 years. Darlene was an avid bowler, joining her mother’s team at a young age and enjoyed years of bowling with her friends, daughters and granddaughter. She was a Wisconsin sports fan but she was most passionate about the Packers.  She was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary, Post 245 and a lifetime member of St. Martin's Lutheran Church.


Darlene was a devoted mother and grandmother to her “girls” and grandchildren.  The caregiver of the family, always putting her family’s needs ahead of her own.


Darlene is survived by her “girls”, Joli (Franny) Russell, Janel (Mark) Kruchten and Jaye Capel; grandchildren, Rochelle, Tony and Adam Kruchten, Hiland and Hattie Russell and Cory Gillett; great-granddaughter, Lexi Kruchten; sister, Holly Buechner and her son, Jake; brother, Raymond (Teri) Buechner and his daughters, Shauna (Justin) and Lindsey; and many dear friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; and beloved daughter, Jil Ann.


A special thank you to all of those that called, visited or brought food for Mom during the last couple of months.


You are at peace, your soul is at rest,

Everything you gave, we were so blessed.

To where we are, where we’ve been,

For the life we shared, we’d do it again.

We love you Mom…we’ll remember when.


In keeping with Darlene's wishes, a private family service will be held at a later date. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.


Gunderson Cross Plains

Funeral & Cremation Care

2421 Church St.

(608) 798-3141



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Connie Faust
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Dodo was a great friend for many years. Dodo and I were two of the original members of our Euchre card club starting in February, 1962 (60 years). I will miss our visits and going out for a cup of coffee and a piece of lemon pie. Every year in September when we started cards again we would ask Dodo what she did all summer, and she would always say "I was arranging things in my basement."
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Michael Schmitz
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Thinking of the family during this difficult time. Remember many good conversations while my car was being serviced. The J girls are a special group of ladies! Michael Schmitz from Ma Schmitty's Ashton Corners.
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Brad & Debby Niebuhr
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Dodo was a fun loving and beautiful lady inside and out. She will be missed. I enjoyed her ready smile and wish her family the very best. We'll cherish our memories. Debby & Brad Niebuhr
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Joyce Zander
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So sorry to hear about Darlene. My thoughts and prayers go out to the family.
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Kathy Goucher
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I have been gone from Cross Plains for almost 50 years, but could never forget DoDo or Jil. I loved the time we bowled together and have such fond memories of the other social events we shared. My deepest sympathy to the family, especially my special friend Holly. Think of all of you often, and always fondly. I wish there were words that could ease the grief you are all experiencing, but only time will help with that.
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Mark Jeffries
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Darlene Capel was very pleasant when I routinely had our Jeep serviced years ago at the Hi-Way Service Garage. It is sad that she has passed.

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