Darlene Elmquist

Darlene Elmquist, age 79 passed away Friday, December 26, 2025, at the Barrett Care Center.

Darlene Marie Elmquist was born February 23, 1946, in Kensington, Minnesota to Alfred and Betsy (Mithun) Elmquist. She was baptized and confirmed into the Lutheran faith. Darlene attended the Hoffman Public School. After her schooling she worked a couple jobs before becoming a caretaker for her parents. In her spare time, she enjoyed reading, cooking, watching television and always enjoyed seeing the kids and family.

Survived by three sisters, Ione Haggberg of Maple Grove, Lois (Frank) Olson of Ft. Worth, Texas, and Mavis (Curt) Haagenson of Battle Lake; along with many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Orlin, Donald, James, Gerald Elmquist, and sisters Gladys Chayer, Evelyn Hanson and Shirley Lohmeyer.

Memorial Service: 11:00 AM Saturday, April 18, 2026, at the Erickson-Smith Funeral Home in Hoffman with a visitation one hour prior.

Interment: Lands Cemetery in Hoffman

Funeral Arrangements have been entrusted to the Erickson-Smith Funeral Home of Hoffman.