Darlene Marie Brandt, 78, Loose Creek, passed away on Monday, March 30, 2026, surrounded by her husband and children.
She was born on Oct. 19, 1947, to the late Clifford and Irene Kliethermes.
She was a 1965 graduate of Fatima High School in Westphalia.
Darlene was united in marriage to Joseph Brandt on Nov. 11, 1967, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Loose Creek.
She had worked at the Bone and Joint Clinic in Jefferson City for the majority of her working career.
Darlene was preceded in death by parents, Clifford and Irene; son-in-law, Alan Atnip; grandchildren, Maggie Brandt and Garett Atnip; and brothers, Bill, Rick, Russ and Randy Kliethermes.
She is survived by children, Kenny Brandt and special friend Azucena of Marshall, Steve Brandt and wife Julie of Loose Creek, Darla Klinge and husband Linc of Marshall, Kimberly Atnip Quirouet and husband Dustin of Wardsville and Kurtis Brandt of Jefferson City; 12 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and five sisters.
A Mass of Christian Burial was held on April 7, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Loose Creek, with Father Anthony Rinaldo officiating. Interment was in Immaculate Conception Parish Cemetery.
Memorial contributions suggested to Immaculate Conception School Foundation.
Arrangements entrusted to Morton Chapel in Linn.
