Darlene Branchfield
Born: July 20th, 1933
Died: February 28th, 2010
Obituary
Darlene Branchfield, 76, of Mediapolis, died at 6:50 a.m. Sunday, February 28, 2010, at Great River Hospice House in West Burlington. Born July 20, 1933 , in Burlington, she was the daughter of Nels and Bertha Oldham. Mrs. Branchfield was a waitress at the Arion, a bartender at Hallars Tap, and a cook at Apron Strings, a restaurant in Mediapolis, before retiring in 2000. She was of the Lutheran faith and enjoyed playing cards, especially Skip-Bo. Survivors include her companion of more than 30 years, Cliff "Mac" McFarland of Mediapolis; one daughter, Sherry McCannon of West Burlington; three sons, Russ Kindig and Mike Kindig, both of Burlington, and Mark Branchfield of Mediapolis; seven grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; and three sisters, Doris Smith and Linda Boomer, both of California, and Charlotte Woodyard of Burlington. She was preceded in death by her parents, two sisters, and one brother. Friends may call after noon today in Lunning Chapel, and the family will receive friends for one hour prior to the service. The funeral for Mrs. Branchfield will be at 2 p.m. today in Lunning Chapel, with the Rev. Jerleen Schlesser officiating. Burial will be in Aspen Grove Cemetery. A memorial has been established for Great River Hospice.