Darlene Steinnette Hofbauer Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Darlene Steinnette Hofbauer of Forest City, Iowa, who passed away on June 4, 2025, at the age of 94, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Darlene Steinnette Hofbauer to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Henry Geerdes and Katie Geerdes. She is survived by: her brothers, Harold and Ralph; her husband Donald C. Hofbauer; her children, Happy, Douglas Hofbauer (Nancy) of Manhattan, KS, Darla Thompson (Ted) of Thompson, IA, Diane Estes of Overland Park, KS and Darcy Ringgenberg (Curt) of Prairie Village, KS.; her grandchildren, Carol Weaver of Lake Mills, IA, Terry Weaver (Jeni) of Des Moines, IA, Tom Thompson (JoAnna) of Thompson, IA, Mandy Sticha (Mike) of New Prague, MN, Ashley Madonia (Anthony) of Parkville, MO and Andrea Ringgenberg of Overland Park, KS.; and her great grandchildren, Aaron, Cade, Riley, Grayson, Evelyn, Shaelene and James.
When the world was adjusting to life with Covid, our family began Sunday night video calls.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials be directed to Our Saviour's Lutheran Churcb, 113 5th Avenue, Leland, IA 50453.
