Darlene J. Laudenklos, 87, of Monroe, Nebraska, died Tuesday, November 21, 2023, at Genoa LTC, Genoa, Nebraska.

The funeral service will be held on Tuesday, November 28, at 10:30 AM, at First Church of Monroe, with Pastor Connie Kramer officiating.  Visitation will be on Monday from 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM at Gass Haney Funeral Home and continue Tuesday from 9:30 AM until service time at the church.  Private family interment will be in Columbus Cemetery.  Memorials may be directed to the family.

Darlene J. Laudenklos was born on June 11th, 1936, on a farm south of Platte Center, Nebraska, to Harry and Emma (Thayer) Laudenklos.  She attended Platte County elementary school and graduated from Platte Center High School in 1954.  She was a member of the Silver Spur Saddle Club where she served as the secretary. Darlene was also a member of the First Church of Monroe and the American Legion Auxiliary post #322. She retired from Dales Electronics after working the night shift for 27 years.

Darlene loved all animals; horses, dogs, cats and especially the animals at the Horn T Zoo. Another passion of hers was planting flowers in the summer.

Darlene is survived by:
Twin Brother - Duane Laudenklos of Monroe, NE
Brother - Harry Laudenklos of Monroe, NE
Sister-in-law - Phyllis Laudenklos of Columbus, NE
Sister-in-law - Mary Ann Laudenklos of Columbus, NE
Many nieces & nephews

Darlene was preceded in death by:
Parents - Harry and Emma Laudenklos
Brothers - Carroll, Dale, Dave, and Bob Laudenklos
Sister - Gladys Laudenklos
Sisters-in-laws - Charlotte, Sharon, & Kayrn Laudenklos