Darlene Kaye Gruchow

Darlene Kaye Gruchow, age 77, of Park Rapids, passed into eternal life on June 6, 2022, in Sanford Medical Facility in Thief River Falls, MN Darlene was born on July 22, 1944, in Jackson, MN to Marland Bettin and Lolabell Mier. She attended school in Menahga, MN. On October 27, 1962, Darlene was united in marriage to David Dwight Gruchow. This union was blessed with four children: David, Rodney, Kimberly, and Michelle. Darlene spent 10 years on the open road driving semi with David. The favorite past time of Darlene was BINGO, BINGO, BINGO. She will be lovingly remembered by her four children; David (Sandy) Gruchow Jr. of Williamsburg, IA., Rodney (Kim) Gruchow of Willmar, MN, Kimberly Gruchow of Park Rapids, MN, and Michelle (Tom) Weaver of Rush, CO., sister, Judy (Cleo) Bach of Backus, MN, bother Jim (Sue) Bettin of Park Rapids, MN. Grandchildren; Nancy, Jamie (Brady), Cody (Amanda), Krista (Brian), Justin, Colleen, Jemma, Dustin, David, and Cade (Kayla), Nine great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Darlene is preceded in death by her husband; David Gruchow, parents; Marland and Lolabell, infant daughter, Linda, infant grandchild, Cassidy.