Darlene Kay (Keller) Beightol, age 81 of Rockford, passed away peacefully on January 27, 2020.
She was born on February 26, 1938 in Esterville, Iowa to Louis and Evelyn (Green) Keller, and eventually she and her family moved to Webster City, Iowa where she grew up.
Darlene was joined in marriage to Gene A. Beightol, Sr in 1955. They were blessed with four children: Kim, Linda, Mandy, and Gene “Sonny”.
Darlene was a hard worker and worked several jobs to support her family. She enjoyed taking road trips in the fall to view the changing colors of the leaves, and would always find the time to stop at her favorite casinos along the way for a bit of fun. Another one of her hobbies was tending to her garden, growing many vegetables and flowers. She was known for her extravagant Christmas light display, often attracting hundreds of people throughout the season to see her decorated home. She mostly enjoyed spending time with her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren and creating special memories with them.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Gene Beightol, Sr; daughter, Kim Swanson; sisters, Dorothy, Rose Marie, Marylou, and Shirley; brothers, Edwin, Robert, and Dale; and partner, Richard Beyer.
Darlene is survived by her children, Linda (Perry) Rux, Mandy (Jim) Fautsch, and Gene “Sonny” (Cristi) Beightol, Jr; grandchildren, Kari, Brian, Sara, Trevor, Tanya, Tiffany, Trisha, Tessa, Amber, Ryan, Nick, and Tara; great-grandchildren, Mason, Evelyn, Cody, Shelby, Austin, Ashtin, Alec, Emerson, Kaden, Amira, Kay Kay, Rylee, Conner, Nick Jr, Payton, and Aiden; brother, William (Joyce) Keller; and many other relatives and friends.
Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, February 1, 2020 at 12:00 p.m. with visitation from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at United Presbyterian Church in Rockford, MN. Interment to follow at Elmwood Cemetery in Rockford. Lunch to follow at United Presbyterian Church.
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to The Peterson Chapel of Buffalo. Online condolences for the family may be directed to www.thepetersonchapel.com.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to Darlene’s family. Our last memory of her was spotting her and Richard parked at the Sturges Park in Buffalo before sunset eating a bucket of KFC. Made us both smile and think how happy and in love they looked together. They looked like two lovebirds having date night. Love and hugs, Greg & Kristi Beyer
Mom you are missed already. I love you so much. You are in my heart forever. Love Mandy
Aunt Darlene, with deepest sympathy on your passing. I have fond memories of all the Keller reunions when we would come to visit from California. You would come down from Minnesota to see us (oh, those Kellers from Calif.), it was a blast. I remember you would always call me, (little Susie) with big hugs! So sorry we couldn’t have visited more in the past years. Love goes out to you and your family on this day. Love always from Hank & Susie (Keller) Weaver on this day 2/1/2020.