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Darlene M. Hoffman, 80, West Branch
Obituaries · December 08, 2016



Darlene M. Hoffman, 80, died Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2016, Mercy Hospital in Iowa City.

Funeral services were Friday, Dec. 2, 2016, at the Henderson-Barker Funeral Home in West Branch. Burial was in the West Branch Cemetery. Friends called Thursday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to West Branch First Responders. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.hendersonbarkerfuneralhome.com.

Darlene was born May 27, 1936, in West Branch, the daughter of Anton and Jessie (Beck) Slach. She was a graduate of West Branch High School. On Sept. 18, 1955, she was united in marriage to Bruce “Bud” Hoffman in West Branch. Darlene had been employed with West Branch State Bank and later worked at the West Branch School system as a secretary in the elementary building.

She was a member of the United Methodist Church and Federated Women’s Club, enjoyed playing golf and traveling and wintered in Myrtle Beach for several years.

Survivors include her two sons: Mike (Koleen) Hoffman of Iowa City and Mark (Nita) Hoffman of Parnell; three grandchildren: Justine (Adam) Kelley, Sarah Hoffman and Ryan Hoffman; two great-grandchildren: Brady and Daniel; and brother in law: Jack (Pat) Hoffman of St. George, Utah.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Bud; son Matthew; and five brothers: Floyd, Richard, Robert, Tony and Ardell.