Darlene Mae Schulz, of Gardner, KS, passed away February 22, 2012 at Olathe Medical Center. Graveside Services will be 11:00 am Monday, February 27, 2012 at Gardner Cemetery. Visitation will be from 2 – 4:oo pm Sunday, February 26, 2012 at Bruce Funeral Home, Gardner, KS, 913-856-7111. Memorial Contributions may be made to the American Legion Auxiliary. Condolences may be left at www.brucefuneralhome.com
Darlene was born July 3, 1941 in Gardner to John Clifton and Minnie Alice (Smiley) Rush. She was a 1959 Gardner High School graduate. Darlene married William “Bill” Schulz on December 21, 1963 in Olathe, KS. She was very patriotic and active in her community. Over the years, Darlene’s favorite project with the American Legion was seeing that the US flags and crosses were always on the Veteran’s graves at Gardner Cemetery. Darlene served as a Past President of the American Legion Auxiliary, Gardner Post #19 and was a member of the VFW Legion Auxiliary in Olathe. Darlene retired from Gardner Edgerton USD 231 after many years as the Cafeteria Manager. She loved spending time with her family and friends, was an avid card player and enjoyed reading. She will be dearly missed.
She was preceded in death by her parents, brother Gary Lee Rush and granddaughter Olivia. Darlene is survived by her husband Bill, of the home; children Carrie J. and (Randy) Swisher, Eric C. “Fudge” and (Kelly) Schulz, and Janet and (Bret) Oswald, all of Gardner, Cheryl and (Dennis) Palmer and Alice M. and (Bob) Romi, all of Wellsville, KS; sister Barbara and Bill Newson of Olathe; sister-in-law Patricia Rush of Williamsburg, KS; 11 grandchildren; two great grandchildren; nieces and nephews.

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