Darlene Katzfey, 86, passed away peacefully on Jan.2, 2025 at Cedarhurst Memory Care in Lawrence, surrounded by her family. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, January 11, 2025 at Corpus Christi Catholic Church in Lawrence. Burial will follow at Holy Family Catholic Cemetery in Eudora, KS. The family will greet friends on Friday, January 10, 2025, from 5:30-7:30 p.m., at Warren-McElwain Mortuary in Lawrence.

Darlene was born March 30, 1938 in Sarcoxie, Missouri, the daughter of Raymond and Grace (Sharon) Jacobs. She married Bernard Katzfey on February 11, 1956 in Sarcoxie, Missouri. He survives of the home. Together they have four children, Mike (Anne) Katzfey, Kansas City, KS, Lisa (Craig) Fiegel, Overland Park, KS, Keri (Scott) Schoessel, Naples, FL, Julie (J R) Rigg, Lawrence; nine grandchildren, eleven great-grandchildren, and two great-great grandchildren. Other survivors include two brothers, Jim (Joann) Jacobs, and Bill Jacobs.

Darlene was a devoted wife and mother, spending most of her life caring for her family and the home. She attended every school event, concert, and sporting event for her children and grandchildren. Later in life, she worked as an office manager for Miller Insurance Agency, in Eudora, where she retired. She also loved being a Mary Kay consultant. She was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church and Corpus Christi Catholic Church. She was actively involved in the St. Theresa’s Society and the Red Hat Society.

She was preceded in death by her parents and her great-granddaughter, Elle Turlip.

The family suggests memorials in her name to the Alzheimer’s Association or to the American Cancer Society and may be sent in care of Warren-McElwain Mortuary 120 W. 13th St. Lawrence, KS 66044.

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