Gaylene Thatcher Obituary (1938 - 2026)

Gaylene A. (Darnell) Thatcher passed away on March 25, 2026. She was born in Council Bluffs, Iowa to Roy and Madeline Darnell. She was a depression glass dealer and an Iowa football fan. Survivors include daughter, Tamara Thatcher; son, Douglas Thatcher and wife Susan; brother, Kent; sister, Suzanne; grandchildren, Cody (Nancy) Thatcher, Benjamin (Lena) Thatcher, and Vanessa (Ian); great grandson, Josiah;and great grandchildren, Carolina June, Jax, and Giovanni. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Russell; brothers, Donald, Rodger, and Joseph; sister, Linda. Honoring Gaylene's wishes, there will be no public services. Memorials to the family, in lieu of flowers, with Griffiths-Hovendick Chapel in charge. Condolences and memories may be shared at www.ghchapel.com. These arrangements have been entrusted to Griffiths-Hovendick Chapel in Beatrice.