Darlene Stewart Mueller

27 oct 1954 - 3 dic 202427 de octubre de 1954 - 3 de diciembre de 2024

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Darlene Stewart Mueller

27 oct 1954 - 3 dic 202427 de octubre de 1954 - 3 de diciembre de 2024


Place of birth

Normal, Illinois

Most recently lived in

Omaha, NE

Darlene's favorite hobbies

Watching the St. Louis Cardinals, enjoying time with her loved ones at Lake of the Ozarks, spent the majority of the winter with family and friends in Naples, Florida and traveling all over the world with Randy and their cherished and abundant amount of friends.

Darlene's favorite foods

Favorite bands and musical artists

Darlene's love of music was obvious and she frequently reminded her daughter that "Dar Dar is cool" because she listened to 89.7 the river. She loved Rod Stewart (and referred to him as her cousin), Jon Bon Jovi, Elton John, the Beatles and many, many more.

Interesting facts about Darlene

We can't express our unbelievable gratitude for Darlene's life without mentioning MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, Texas. Darlene completed a MD Anderson trifecta as she was a patient here for three separate medical journeys during her lifetime. She taught us about resilience, strength, determination, unwavering faith and perseverance with her medical battles. With the help of MD Anderson, she overcame a congenital heart defect that included a cardiac arrest in her 20s followed by open heart surgery, a fertility journey and lastly, a courageous battle against anaplastic thyroid cancer.

Darlene loved nothing more than

traveling with her husband and friends, spending time with her daughter Leslie and her husband James Fonda. What she loved most of all in the last 6 years was being "Dar Dar" to her beloved grandchildren, Stewart Day and Charlotte James and grand-pup, Aspen.

Favorite place in the world

Favorite TV shows

Favorite sports

High School attended

Hickman High School Class of 1972

Darlene's siblings

Janet Zangari and Randy (Debra) Stewart

Darlene's children

Robert Stewart Mueller Leslie Marie Fonda

Darlene's grandchildren

Charlotte James Fonda Stewart Day Fonda

College attended

Studied Physical Education at Stephens College class of 1976

Darlene's parents

Donald Stewart and Shirley Charles Stewart

Obituario

Darlene Stewart Mueller, born on October 27, 1954, in Normal, Illinois. She spent the majority of her upbringing in Columbia, Missouri and moved to Kansas City after college where she met her spouse, Randy Mueller. Darlene passed away on December 3, 2024, in Omaha, Nebraska. A beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, Darlene lived her life with joy, resilience, and an unwavering spirit.

Darlene graduated from Hickman High School in 1972 and continued her education at Stephens College, where she studied Physical Education, graduating in 1976. She married Randy Mueller in 1978 and spent 46 wonderful years as husband and wife. Their love was evident in their many adventures together, traveling the world with cherished friends and enjoying time with their family.

Darlene had a passion for music, often sharing her enthusiasm with her daughter by declaring, "Dar Dar is cool," while tuning into 89.7 The River. She was a devoted fan of the St. Louis Cardinals and found joy in summers spent at the Lake of the Ozarks with her family and friends. Her winters were traditionally spent with loved ones in Naples, Florida, where she made lasting memories.

Darlene was a fighter, facing significant health challenges with grace and determination. She was a patient at MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, Texas, on three separate occasions throughout her life. She demonstrated remarkable resilience in overcoming a congenital heart defect, a fertility journey, and a courageous battle against anaplastic thyroid cancer. Her strength and unwavering faith inspired all who knew her.

Darlene was a proud mother to Robert Stewart Mueller and Leslie Marie Fonda, and nothing brought her more joy in recent years than being "Dar Dar" to her beloved grandchildren, Stewart Day and Charlotte James, as well as her grand-pup, Aspen.

She is survived by her husband Randy Mueller; her daughter Leslie Fonda; son-in-law James Fonda; her grandchildren; her siblings, Janet Zangari and Randy (Debra) Stewart; and many in-laws, nieces and nephews. Darlene was preceded in death by her son Robert Stewart Mueller and loving parents Donald and Shirley Stewart of Columbia, Missouri.

Darlene's selflessness and passion for service to others, volunteerism and philanthropy was evident to all who knew her. A significant amount of Darlene's life was focused on giving back to her community. She was actively involved in numerous organizations, including the Nebraska Children's Home Society, Community Alliance, PEO, the Ak-Sar-Ben Women's Ball Committee and the Junior League of Omaha, reflecting her dedication to giving back.

Darlene's beautiful life will be celebrated on Monday December 9th with a 10:30 am service at St. Luke United Methodist Church in Omaha Nebraska. Friends and family are invited to enjoy a lunch and celebration at Champions Run following the service. Darlene requested that loved ones wear vibrant colors and shimmer or sparkle to reflect her beautiful, full life. Private graveside service and burial. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials to be sent to Community Alliance and the Nebraska Childrens Home Society.

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Darlene

Nació el October 27, 1954

Normal, Illinois

Falleció el December 3, 2024

Omaha, NE

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