It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Darlene M. Bicklein of Waterloo, Illinois, born in Red Bud, Illinois, who passed away on February 12, 2023, at the age of 83, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Darlene M. Bicklein to show support.

She was predeceased by : her husband Vernon T. Bicklein; her parents, Louis Wolter and Selma Wolter; her sister Lorine M. "Cookie" Liefer (Erv); her parents-in-law, John and Athena Bicklein; and her siblings-in-law, Armin, Arleen Bicklein, Frank, LaVerne Pelate, Gilbert Goedelmann and Vernon Nolte.

She is survived by : her children, Linda Schmitz (Robert) and John A. "Bucky" Bicklein; her grandchildren, Bryan Schmitz (Jamie) and Erin Frailey (Nathan); her great grandchildren, Greyson Frailey, Liam Frailey and Addelyn Schmitz; her stepgreat-granddaughter McKennah Frailey; her sister Fern Goedelmann; and her siblings-in-law, Roy, Karen Bicklein and Rosella Nolte. She is also survived by nieces; nephews; & cousins.

As an expression of sympathy the family prefers memorial contributions to: Deer Hill Cemetery.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Quernheim Funeral Home