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Leona Irene Darling

ISHPEMING, MI – Leona Irene Darling, 71, of Division St., Marquette and longtime Ishpeming resident, passed away peacefully Wednesday, December 7, 2016 at Brookridge Heights Assisted Living with her loving family at her side and under the care of U.P. Home Health and Hospice.

Leona was born March 24, 1945 in Ishpeming to Lloyd and Ruth (Leino) Delorenzi, graduated from Negaunee High School, Class of 1963 and was a lifelong area resident.

She married Dennis C. Darling on March 21, 1964. Leona was a loving and devoted homemaker to her family.

Mrs. Darling was a member of the Negaunee Elks Lodge where she enjoyed serving morning coffee to the ‘clutch.’ In her spare time she enjoyed dancing, gardening and spending time with her family, especially her beloved grandchildren.

Surviving are 3 sons: Dennis (Mary) Darling of Gladstone, Todd (Danielle Waggoner) Darling of Rockford, MI and Kevin (Kate) Darling of Centerville, OH; 2 daughters, Cassandra (Eric) Bosio and Sheree (Steven) Traver, both of Ishpeming; 14 grandchildren: Christopher & Cody Darling, Amanda & Eric Beauchamp, Kevin, Jr., JoAnn, Emma & Robert Darling, Delaney (Cole) Chapman, Bryce & Connor Traver and Sara, Tommy & Steven Seronko; 6 great-grandchildren; sister, Susan (Alan) Jennings; and special companion, Allen Anttila. She was preceded in death by her parents; and her loving husband, Dennis C. Darling in 2003.

Honoring Leona’s wishes, graveside services will be held at a later date. Interment will be in the Negaunee Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed in Leona’s memory to the Alzheimer’s Association, Greater Michigan Chapter, 25200 Telegraph Rd., Suite 100, Southfield, MI 48033.

Leona’s family would like to extend a special thank you to caring staffs of Brookridge Heights Memory Care Unit and U.P. Home Health & Hospice for their compassionate care provided over the years.

Mrs. Darling’s memorial page may be viewed at koskeyfuneralhome.com, where memories and condolences may be shared.