Darlene J. March Obituary (1936 - 2014)

Darlene Jean Hubka March, 78, of Barneston, NE passed away at the Good Samaritan Care Center in Wymore, NE on Wednesday morning, Dec. 3, 2014. She was born April 24, 1936 along with her twin sister, Arlene, to Albert Hubka and Anna (Kostal) Hubka in Odell, NE. She married Ronald Dean March on December 20, 1958 in Beatrice, NE. Darlene graduated from Diller High School in 1953. She went on to graduate from the University of Nebraska - Lincoln with a Bachelor of Science in Home Economics in 1956, earning her degree in 3 years. After earning her teaching degree, Darlene worked as a teacher at Randolph and Barneston schools. She was well-loved and favorite among student and school staff as a substitute teacher in surrounding Southeastern Nebraska schools. She also worked for the Beatrice Daily Sun and Wymore Arbor State as a journalist, covering area news and human interest stories. Darlene and Ron March built their home on their family farm east of Barneston. Darlene was a member of the Barneston Presbyterian Church and served the congregation as the church organist for many years. Darlene contributed good works in her community as a 4-H Leader, Church Circle, Barneston School Board member and a member of Eastern Star. Darlene was best known for her love of Nebraska Cornhusker Football and other University of Nebraska sports teams. Her fondest memories were of attending the Nebraska Football games. She would often greet people with the chant, "Go Big Red"! Darlene enjoyed traveling with her husband and visiting her children and grandchildren. She was a loving Mother, doting Grandmother and a friend to many. She will be missed. Special thanks, love and appreciation of Darlene's Family is extended to Tammy Miller and Ronda Cary for their compassion, care and support that they have provided. She is survived by her husband, Ronald D. March; twin sister, Arlene (Hubka) Klingsporn; Wichita, KS; daughter, Teresa A. (March) Hunzeker and husband Fred of Elkhorn, NE; son, Ronald S. March and wife Angie (Rinne) of Wymore, NE; daughter, Rhonda J. (March) Heier and husband Kevin of Macungie, PA; grandchildren, Riley Hunzeker and Carson Hunzeker, Elkhorn, NE; Shelby March and Austin March, Wymore, NE; and Lena Heier and Brett Heier, Macungie, PA. She was preceded in death by her parents, sister, Dolores (Hubka) Grabowski and grandson, Christopher March. A celebration of Darlene's life will be held at 10:30 AM Saturday, December 6, 2014 at the Wymore United Presbyterian Church with Reverend James McNeal officiating. Interment will be in the Liberty Cemetery, Liberty, NE. Visitation will take place from 10-9:00 Friday at the Laughlin-Hoevet Funeral Home in Wymore with the family greeting friends from 6-8:00, and at the church one hour preceding the service on Saturday. A memorial has been established to the family's choice with Pat Brownawell in charge. A family prayer service will be held at 10:15 Am Saturday at the church. Sign Darlene's online guest book and watch her video tribute when completed at www.ghchapel.com. These services have been entrusted to the Laughlin-Hoevet Funeral Home in Wymore.