Darlene Marie Falter, 82, Freeburg, passed away Saturday, Feb. 7, 2026, at Stonebridge Nursing Home in Westphalia.
She was born Dec. 25, 1943, to the late Joseph Bernard and Antonia Marie (Holterman) Schwartz in Jefferson City.
She attended Holy Family Grade School and was a 1961 graduate of Fatima High School.
Darlene was united in marriage to Henry Joseph Falter April 23, 1966, at Holy Family Catholic Church in Freeburg.
She was employed at the State of Missouri as a personnel officer for the Department of Health from July 26, 1961, until her retirement on July 31, 1999.
Darlene was an active member of Holy Family Catholic Church serving as a Lector, Sacristan, Rosary leader and Communion Minister. She also taught Sunday School, Core Groups for Youth, and served on the Fund-Raising Committee for Holy Family Home and School for 10 years. Darlene also served on the Picnic Committee, Vocation Committee, was a volunteer at Holy Family School and took time to deliver meals to the Hospice House in Jefferson City.
She enjoyed making her decorated sugar cookies and cinnamon rolls. Saying her daily prayers was highly important to Darlene.
Darlene was preceded in death by husband of 33 years, Henry; parents, Joseph and Antonia; brother, Richard Schwartz; and brother-in-law, Robert Luebbering.
She is survived by daughters, Lori Ann Bax and husband Darrell of Freeburg and Dana Kay Peters and husband Richard of Linn; sisters, Betty Ann Luebbering of St. Thomas and Arline Lehmen and husband Bill of Osage Bend; brother, Danny Schwartz of Freeburg; grandchildren, Logan Bax and wife Jessica, Amber Flowers and husband Tommy, Nathan Peters and wife Emily and Jacob Peters and fiancée Andrea Haller; great-grandchildren, Gavin and Rilyn Schlottke and Hunter and Josie Bax; along with many nieces, nephews and friends.
Visitation will be held from 4 until 7 p.m., (today) Wednesday, Feb. 11, at Holy Family Catholic Church in Freeburg.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m., Thursday, Feb.12, at Holy Family Catholic Church with Rev. William Debo officiating.
Interment will follow in Holy Family Parish Cemetery.
Memorial contributions suggested to the Holy Family School Expansion Project.
Arrangements entrusted to Morton Chapel in Linn.
