Obituary for
Darleen J. Neuens (DuFresne)
Darleen J. Neuens, 86, of Kingsford, Mich., formerly of Aurora, passed away Friday, February 20, 2015, at Evergreen Assisted Living in Kingsford.
She was born June 17, 1928, in Iron Mountain, Mich., daughter of the late Francis and Anita (Pelot) DuFresne.
Darleen graduated from Kingsford High School, Class of 1946. She married Jake Neuens on September 21, 1946, at American Martyrs Catholic Church, Kingsford. He preceded her in death on September 25, 2014. Darleen enjoyed her many years cooking at Tom & Jo’s.
She enjoyed sewing, playing cards and especially spending time with her grandchildren. Darleen was a member of the Christian Mothers, Pulling Together Horse Club and the Iron Mountain-Kingsford Golden K.
Darleen is survived by three sons, Raymond (Kathy) Neuens, Aurora, Ronald (Pam) Neuens, Niagara, Wis. and Thomas Neuens, Kingsford; two daughters, Nancy (Rod) Miller, Fern, Wis. and Lori (Terry) Weinfurter, Aurora; her special sister and friend, Carol (Edward) Neuens, Aurora; fifteen grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild, and many nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents and husband, Jake, Darleen was preceded in death by one grandson, Paul.
Visitation will be Monday, February 23, 2015, from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at the Jacobs Funeral Home, Iron Mountain. Prayers will be recited Monday, 11:00 a.m. at the funeral home. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated Monday, 11:30 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Aurora. Rev. Fr. Joe Gouin will officiate. Burial will be in Aurora Homestead Cemetery. Dar’s grandsons will serve as pallbearers.
The family has chosen the Jacobs Funeral Home, Iron Mountain to honor Darleen’s Legacy of Life.
You may light a candle in remembrance of Darleen, or leave a condolence for her family online at www.JacobsFuneralHomes.com
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