Darlene Thelma (Johnson) Hinz passed away peacefully in her sleep on November 20, 2024, at BeeHive Homes, Oregon, WI.

Darlene was born on February 11, 1938, in Merrill, WI, to Otto and Mabel (Knabe) Johnson. She married Marvin Hinz on April 18, 1959. In 2000, Darlene retired from the Lincoln County Forestry Land & Parks Department, where she worked for 30+ years. She and Marvin moved to DeForest, WI, in 2004. Darlene enjoyed spending time in nature – gardening, fishing, camping, and walking. She also enjoyed many crafts, including painting, sewing, paper crafts, and quilting. Darlene was kind, caring, and patient, with a beautiful sense of humor. She was loved by all BeeHive and Agrace caregivers who helped her throughout the past 4 years.

Darlene is survived by her children Daryl (Dina) Hinz, Portland, OR, Sheryl (Robert) Lindmeier, Oregon, WI and Bryce (Donna) Hinz, Metamora, IN; grandchildren Ceara, Morgan, and Dilame; brothers Robert (Trina) Johnson, Merrill, WI, and Peter (Nancy) Johnson, Mountain, WI; sisters Marian Gatterman, Merrill, WI, and Bonnie (Jim) Gass, Neenah, WI, and many extended family and friends. She is preceded in death by her husband, Marvin Hinz; parents, Otto and Mabel (Knabe) Johnson; brother George Johnson; sisters Lucille Zander and Karen Dietzler; and brothers-in-law Bruce Zander and Randall Gatterman.

A funeral service will be held at Christ Lutheran Church, 220 S. Main Street, DeForest, WI, on Thursday, December 5, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Sue Beadle officiating. Visitation will be held at the church from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service.

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Darlene Hinz

February 11, 1938 - November 20, 2024

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