Darlene Jo Wade Obituary

In loving memory of Darlene Jo Wade of Litchfield, Michigan, who departed this world on December 16, 2025 at the age of 80. Darlene leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to 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, Earl Dawson Jr. and Jane I. Helm (Hanson); and her brothers, Jeffery Helm and Michael Helm. She is survived by: her husband Terry; and her children, Sara Wade of Litchfield, Steven Wade (Sally) of Litchfield and Shannon Wade (Sarah) of South Lyon. She is also survived by six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

Memorial contributions are suggested to the Litchfield District Library, Litchfield Garden Club or Hospice of Hillsdale County.