of Allegan, died at her home, Saturday, March 7, 2009. Darlene was born May 24, 1959, in Plainwell, the daughter of Fred and Ellen (Hofacker) Earle. She was a graduate of Plainwell High School Class of 1977. She was employed by Allegan County as a Records Management Technician, at the Dumont Lake Facility, for the past 20 years. Surviving are her husband, Richard, her brother, Danny Earle of Allegan, and her father-in-law, Art Krotz of Allegan, several cousins. Friends may meet with the family on Monday from 6-8 pm at the Gorden Funeral Residence, Allegan Chapel,where funeral services will be on Tuesday at 11 am. Pastor Paul Hays will officiate. Interment Hudson Corners Cemetery, Allegan Twp. Memorials may be made to the Wings of Hope Hospice or the American Cancer Society.