Darlene Ann Johnson, 83, of rural Rantoul, passed away at 7:20 p.m. Thursday, January 20, 2022, at Country Health Care, Gifford.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, January 25, 2022, at Immanuel Lutheran Church of Flatville, with Rev. James T. Lehmann officiating.  Burial will follow in Beckman Cemetery, Rantoul.  Baier Family Funeral Services, Flatville is handling arrangements.

Visitation will be from 4:00-7:00 p.m. Monday, January 24, in Diers Hall, Immanuel Lutheran Church of Flatville.

Darlene was born May 27, 1938, in Urbana the daughter of Gerhardt Meints and Rosa Miller Johnson.  She married Delbert Johnson April 7, 1957, at Peace Lutheran Church, Thomasboro.  He preceded her in death August 20, 2010.

She is survived by two sons, Keith (Barbara) Johnson of Champaign, Greg Johnson of Rantoul; one daughter, Peggy (Mitchell) Schluter of Urbana; ten grandchildren; eight great grandchildren and a sister, Linda (William) McCormick of St. Joseph.

She was preceded in death by her parents and husband.

Darlene graduated from Urbana High School in 1956.  She was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church of Flatville and was a Sunday School piano player.  She was also a member of Ostfriesen Families of Illinois.  Darlene enjoyed playing cards and gardening.  Her greatest joy was attending the sporting events of her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Memorials may be made to an organization of the donor's choice.  Condolences and memories can be shared with the family at www.baierfuneralservices.com .