Darlene Freeman Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Darlene Freeman of Albion, Illinois, who passed away on February 27, 2026 at the age of 87. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
As Darlene departs from this earthly realm, her essence lingers — a whisper on the wind, a ripple on the water — a testament to the enduring power of love to transcend the boundaries of life and death. Though Darlene may no longer walk beside us, her spirit lives on in the memories and the legacy Darlene leaves behind.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Philip Crackel and Carro Woods Crackel; and her brother Nile Eugene "Gene" Crackel. She is survived by: her children, Alan Freeman (Julie) of Albion, David Freeman (Dianna) of Greenville, Illinois and Audrey Hunt (Mark) of Indianapolis, Indiana; and her pet Max. She is also survived by 11 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren, and 4 great-great-grandchildren.
