Darlene F. Schroeder, 96, of Joshua, TX and formerly of Fort Madison, IA, passed away at 4:56 a.m. on Tuesday, January 3, 2023 in Joshua, TX. She was born on July 22, 1926 in Burlington, IA to Whitmer D. & Laura A. Bence Schroeder. She worked at IRC in Burlington, IA, worked on her family farm and retired from Jack’s Department Store in Fort Madison. She loved all animals and enjoyed fishing and vegetable gardening. She was member of the Madison Baptist Church.
Darlene is survived by several nieces, nephews and friends. She was preceded in death by several brothers and sisters.
Cremation has been entrusted to the care of King-Lynk Funeral Home & Crematory. A burial will be held at Oakland Cemetery in Fort Madison. Online condolences to Darlene’s family may be left at the King-Lynk Funeral Home & Crematory website: www.kinglynk.com.
