s her Faith by sending inspirational messages to many acquaintances going through challenges in life, while coping with her own. Shadows came when she was diagnosed with MS in 1997. Darlene entered Assisted Living in 2000 and the Nursing Facility a few years later. She is survived by her mother Evelyn Stratmann of Hampton, brother Darrell (Bev) Stratmann of Hampton, twin brother Donald (Mary) Stratmann of Ankeny, sister LuAnn (Robert) Foss of Riceville, nieces Angela (Chris) Petersen, Darcy Stratmann, nephews Brian Foss, Jared Foss and Jason Foss, step nephews Jade Liska and Chad Liska and a great nephew Trevor Petersen. Darlene was preceded in death by her father Clarence Stratmann. Burial will be in the Hampton Cemetery.