Darlene D. Hearn, age 85, of 720 Sycamore, Quincy, died on Wednesday, October 3, 2012 in the Sycamore Healthcare Center. She was born on May 19, 1927 in Gilmer Township, Illinois, daughter of Frank and Myrtle (Schnell) Kleemeyer. She married Walter Hearn on September 1, 1966 in Pekin, Illinois. He preceded her in death on June 20, 1976.

Darlene was employed at the Hilton Hotel in Peoria, retiring in 1980.

She is survived by two sisters, Freda Humke of Camp Point, Illinois and LaVerta Liesen of Quincy, Illinois. Several nieces and nephews also survive.

In addition to her husband, Walter, she was preceded in death by her parents; four brothers, Melvin, Aldo, Fredrick, and Elmer Kleemeyer; and one sister, Alvera Kleemeyer.

Graveside services will be held on Monday, October 8, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. in Greenmount Cemetery. There is no visitation, but family and friends are invited to the graveside services. Memorials may be made to Blessing Foundation for HOSPICE.
The Duker & Haugh Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.