Service Information
Darlene L. Mackenthun, age 81, of Glencoe, Minnesota, passed away on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, at GlenFields Living with Care in Glencoe.
Memorial Service will be held Saturday, March 28, 2026, 11:00 A.M., at the St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church in Helen Township, rural Glencoe, Minnesota, with interment following in the church cemetery.
Gathering of Family & Friends will be held Saturday, March 28, 2026, from 9:00-11:00 A.M., two hours prior to the service, ALL at the church.
Obituary
Darlene Lillian (Feltmann) Mackenthun was born on December 30, 1944, in Young America, Minnesota. She was the daughter of Melvin and Berdella (Faerber) Feltmann. Darlene was baptized as an infant on January 14, 1945, by Pastor Kramer and was later confirmed in her faith as a youth on April 29, 1958, by Rev. Raedeke, both at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Young America, Minnesota. She received her education at St. John’s Parochial School in Young America, Minnesota, and graduated with the Central High School class of 1962 in Norwood Young America, Minnesota.
On August 13, 1966, Darlene was united in marriage to Loren H. Mackenthun by Rev. R.L. Reith at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Norwood Young America, MN. The wedding sermon text was from Genesis 28:15. Darlene and Loren made their home in Burnsville, Minnesota, from 1967 to 1970, and then in 1970, they purchased the family farm. In 1994, they moved into a different home on the farm. Their marriage was blessed with two sons, James and Paul. Paul passed away as an infant. Darlene and Loren shared over 53 years of marriage when Loren passed away on February 14, 2020.
In 1978, Darlene began to drive school bus. She drove school bus for the Glencoe School District for 33 years. In addition to driving school bus, she worked on the farm helping Loren. From 1966 to the present, Darlene was a faithful member of St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church in Helen Township, McLeod County, Minnesota. She was a charter member of the Ladies’ Aid there.
During her life on the farm, Darlene enjoyed spending time with her family, her son, James, and her granddaughter, Kassandra who lived near. She also enjoyed tending to her gardens and caring for the farm.
Darlene passed away on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, at GlenFields Living with Care in Glencoe, Minnesota, at the age of 81 years, 2 months, and 18 days. Blessed be her memory.
Darlene is survived by her
Son, James Mackenthun and his wife, Terra, of Glencoe, MN;
Granddaughter, Kassandra Mackenthun, and her husband, Kenny Grovenburg of Glencoe, MN;
Brother, Daryl Feltmann, and his wife, Diane, of Cologne, MN;
Brothers-in-law and Sisters-in-law, Earl VonBerge, Judy Feltmann, Norma Michaelis, Bonnie Davis;
Nieces, Nephews, Other Relatives, and Friends.
Darlene was preceded in death by her husband, Loren Mackenthun; infant son, Paul Mackenthun; Father and Mother, Melvin and Berdella Feltmann; infant sister, Laura Feltmann; brother, Gary Feltmann; sister, Dellas VonBerge; Father-in-law and Mother-in-law, Herbert and Esther Mackenthun; sister-in-law, Eloise Dammann.
Judy Feltmann says
Jim, sorry to hear that your Mom became a beautiful Angel. She isn’t suffering anymore. She will be missed by many family and friends. She will be happy to be with your Dad and other family members that will greet her in heaven. Prayers for all of you during this difficult time
MaryAnn Thalmann says
Jim and family,
I am so sorry to read of your Mom’s death. I enjoyed visiting with her while fixing her hair, these past months. She was a delight to talk to, and loved to share “farm and dog” stories with me. She was compassionate when Randall died, and we were able to share at that time, also. You have my deepest sympathy. May she rest in eternal peace.
Sincerely,
Mary Ann
Janet Bromberg says
Dear Daryl & Diane,
Our sincere sympathy to you. Darlene was always so friendly – it was always such a joy to visit with her and Dellas.
Keeping you in our thoughts and prayers.
-Steve & Janet Bromberg
Marlene Engelke says
Dear jimmy, My. Deepest sympathy again. I would have loved to be at Darlene,s furneral, but with another surgery coming up for me it was just to hard to come. Cindy sends her sympathy also as she had to work. It was so good to see you when I visit Darlene on the farm and continued to spend visits in glencoe with Norma and Bonnie.
Lots of memories that we shared. Marlene Engelke
Don & Mary Mueller says
Jim and Kassie, we are so sorry to hear of Darlene’s passing. We haven’t been in touch for a while, but she was a very dear friend. We will miss her. Sympathy to you.