Darlene Franzen DeSantis Obituary

With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Darlene Franzen DeSantis (Centerburg, Ohio), whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Darlene left this world on August 10, 2025 at the age of 82, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

She was predeceased by: her father Oscar Franzen; her son David Joseph DeSantis; and her brother Ronald Franzen. She is survived by: her mother Sigrid Franzen; her husband David William DeSantis; her daughters, Dawn DeSantis Rempell (Michael) and Danielle DeSantis Lindimore (Josh); her grandchildren, Ryan, Jackson, Samuel Lindimore, Zachary and Andrew Rempell; and her pets, Ted and Minnie. She is also survived by nephews, her extended family in Sweden, and countless friends.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her memory to the Art Institute of Chicago at https://sales.artic.edu.