Darlene Buss Obituary

God has called Darlene home. Darlene Alma Buss, age 91, of Ft. Myers, FL, passed away peacefully at Hope Hospice on May 9, 2023. She was born in Waterloo, IL on February 27,1932, to Henry F. and Dora M. Eichelmann. Darlene loved all of us. She lived her life with grit and courage. She never gave up. We feel blessed by her ever loving presence. Darlene liked fashion and worked at a lady's boutique for several years in Taylorville, IL, where she enjoyed helping her friends and customers select the best fashion for them. She also enjoyed volunteer work and served as President of the St. Vincent Memorial Hospital Auxiliary. Most of all she loved watching her two daughters grow, get married, and have children of their own. She was proud of all their many accomplishments. Darlene and her husband Eugene Walter Buss were high school sweethearts and graduated together from Waterloo High School in 1949, then were married on November 17, 1951. They lived a wonderful life together over the last 71 years. Darlene was preceded in death by her beloved parents, sister Joan, brother Norman, and granddaughter Cassidy. She is survived by her husband, her two daughters, Cheryl Lynn Buss, husband Bill Byers and Tamara Jane England, husband Tom, three grandchildren, Palmer Eugene Buss, Thomas Ross England, wife Brandie, Sarah Elizabeth England, and three great grandchildren, Thomas Ross England II, Emma Carlson, Evan Carlson, and many very special friends. DEATH takes the body. GOD takes the soul. Our MIND holds the memories. Our HEART keeps the love. Our FAITH lets us know we will meet again. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www. kiserfh. com for the Buss family.