Darlene Jean Cordes
Darlene Jean Cordes, 79, of Hillman passed away at home June 14, 2024.
She was born April 2, 1945 in Rogers City to Edward and Ida (Schaedig) Karsten.
Darlene is survived by three children, Gordon “Gordie” Jr. (Valerie) Cordes of Hillman, Nancy (Walter Hickey) Kinn of Hillman and Bryan (Darlene A.) Cordes of Atlanta; six grandchildren, Gordon “Bill” Cordes III, Felicia (Justin) Cumper, Daniel Kinn, Tiffany (Hunter) Linseman, Patrick (fiancée, Cheyenne VanCamp) Cordes and Nicholas Cordes; two great-granddaughters, Amelia Cumper and Averi Cumper; a great-grandson, Archer Linseman; a sister, Ruth Grossman; a sister-in-law, Geraldine Lightfoot; a brother-in-law, Arthur “Bud” Adrian; as well as many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Gordon; two grandchildren, Charles and Anna; a son-in-law, Leonard Kinn; two brothers, Howard Karsten and Edward (Shirley) Karsten Jr.; a sister, Janice Adrian; and a brother-in-law, William Grossman.
Darlene enjoyed traveling and spending time with her family.
Visitation was at St. John Lutheran Church in Royston Monday followed by a prayer service that evening. Visitation continued at church Tuesday until time of her funeral with the Rev. Jason Mandley officiating.
Interment took place next to her husband Gordon at St. John Lutheran Cemetery.
Memorials may be given to St. John Lutheran Church “Live Streaming” in memory of Darlene Cordes.
Arrangements are in care of the Beck Funeral Home. For further information and a place for online condolences can be found at www. beckfuneralhome.org.