Darlene Greer

Darlene Greer January 8, 1929 - February 20, 2009

Darlene Faye Greer, age 80 of Faribault, died Friday, February 20, 2009 at the St. Lucas Care Center in Faribault. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, February 24, 2009 at 1:00 p.m. at the Parker Kohl Funeral Home in Faribault, with Pastor Randy Hardy, officiating. Interment will be at the Maple Lawn Cemetery in Faribault. Visitation will be held at the Parker Kohl Funeral Home on Monday from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. and on Tuesday from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. Darlene Faye Hanson, the daughter of Melvin and Rose (Underhill) Hanson, was born on January 8, 1929 in Henning, MN. She graduated from Duluth Central High School with the class of 1950. Darlene married James Greer on June 10, 1950 in Floodwood, MN. He preceded her in death on May 29, 1977. Darlene worked in housekeeping at Shattuck-St. Mary''s School 4 years and for St. Lucas Care Center for 25 years. During these years she periodically worked at Faribault Foods. Darlene retired in 1996. She enjoyed crocheting and music. She is survived by three children, Robert Greer of Faribault, Nancy Greer (and Corey Miller) of Nerstrand, and Karen (Peter) Weatherby of Brighton, CO; two brothers, Donavon Hanson of Clearwater, FL, and Darrell (Barbara) Hanson of Council Bluffs, IA; two sisters, Elenora Johnson of Wyoming, MN, and Lois (Edward) Rengo of Bellevue, NE; and many other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband; parents; brother, Duayne Hanson; and sister, Mary Ellen DeClurq. Darlene''s family extends a special thank you to the caregivers at St. Lucas Care Center for their care and friendship to Darlene.