Darlene Amanda Walberg Obituary (1943 - 2018)

Darlene Amanda (Fuhre) Walberg, 75, of Forsyth, IL, passed away peacefully at Hickory Point Christian Village on Monday, October 15, 2018 at 1:47 p.m. A memorial service to celebrate Darlene's life will be held at 11:00 am, Saturday, November 3, 2018, at Faith Baptist Church, Decatur, IL, with Rev. R. Brian Minott officiating. Visitation will be held at the church from 9:30 - 11:00 a.m. immediately preceding the service. Burial will be in Neshonoc Cemetery, Town of Hamilton, WI at a later date TBD. Darlene was born on July 16, 1943, in LaCrosse, WI, the daughter of Melvin and Ethel (Jones) Fuhre. She graduated in 1961 as valedictorian from West Salem High School, West Salem, WI. She graduated with honors in 1964 from the St. Francis Hospital School of Nursing, earning a 3-year diploma and was a registered nurse in Wisconsin and Idaho. Darlene married Peter E. Walberg on April 8, 1967. He preceded her in death on May, 21, 2015. Darlene was a member of Faith Baptist Church where she was very involved in Awana Clubs, serving 34 years as a youth group leader. She was a mom to three children, and in her spare time, Darlene enjoyed many hobbies including sewing, cooking and gardening, as well as camping with her entire family. Darlene & Peter were married for 48 years. She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband. Darlene is survived by her children: Tim Walberg (Leigh Ann) of Algonquin, IL, Joel Walberg of Bozeman, MT, and Rachel Eastvold (David) of Springfield, IL; grandchildren: Shayla Walberg, Elijah Eastvold, and Emmalyn Eastvold; two sisters-in-law, Lynne Walberg Friestad (Roland) of Galesburg, IL, and Sylvia Walberg Carpenter (Bill) of Ennis, MT; her maternal aunt, Hazel Anderson & husband Ray, numerous cousins, nephews, and nieces. Memorials can be sent to Faith Baptist Church of South Shores, Decatur, IL.