Darleen Joann (Olson) Glenz

Darleen J. Glenz 88, of Paynesville, died Friday, February 26, 2021, at CentraCare Health-Paynesville Care Center, in Paynesville.  Her funeral will be 11:00 am Wednesday at Grace United Methodist Church in Paynesville.  Burial will be at Grove Cemetery in rural Paynesville.  A visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the church.  Services are entrusted to Johnson Funeral Home in Paynesville.  

Darleen Joann Glenz was born on May 6, 1932, in Union Grove Township, the daughter of Deodor and Jenny (Dalhaug) Olson.  Darleen grew up in rural Paynesville where she attended District 19 Country School and went on to graduate from Paynesville High School.  On April 21, 1951, Darleen was united in marriage to Roger Glenz at Nordland Lutheran Church in rural Paynesville.  This union was blessed with four daughters and three sons.  The family made their home in rural Paynesville where they ran a small farm.  After her children were older Darleen worked at Easterdays Department Store in Paynesville.  Roger died in 1999, they were able to share in 48 years of marriage before his death.

Darleen was a member of Grace United Methodist Church where she was the organist for many years.  She also enjoyed bowling in couples league with Roger, gardening, sewing, cooking, and baking.  Darleen loved to entertain family and friends and hosting gatherings.  More than anything else Darleen loved spending time with her children and grandchildren. 

Darleen died on February 26, 2021, at the age of 88.  She is survived by children:  Rick (Michelle) of Spicer, Jody Shaw of Dent, Geri (Steve) Horn of Andover, Raymond (Sharon) of Paynesville, Brad (Debbie) of Paynesville, Tami Glenz of Dayton, OH, and Trudi (Billy) Corder of Leesville, SC; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren; sister, Glenice (John) Schaumann of Paynesville; and many nieces and nephews. 

Darleen was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Roger; grandson, Ryan Glenz; and siblings:  Norman Olson, Murlin Olson, and Pearl Hendrickson. 

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