Darlene Dorothy Obenland, 91 died August 21, 2023, in Clay Center, KS. &nbsp;She was born on May 23, 1932, in Clifton, the daughter of Arthur and Clara (Damman) Dittmer. &nbsp;Darlene was raised in the Clifton community. &nbsp;She married Donald Obenland on December 14, 1958. &nbsp;They made their home in Clay Center where they raised their family and were foster parents for many children. &nbsp;Don preceded her in death on February 26, 2020. &nbsp;Darlene was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church, American Legion Auxiliary and served as a Cub Scout leader. &nbsp;She was also preceded in death by her parents and a stepson, Doug Obenland.

Son: Dan and wife Margie Obenland, of Salina, KS

Son: Dallas and wife Becky Obenland of Waverly, NE

Sister: Viola Kohlmeier, of Hutchinson, KS

Funeral Services:&nbsp; Friday, September 1, 2023, at 10:30 a.m. at the St Paul's Lutheran Church in Clay Center, KS&nbsp;

Burial: Greenwood Cemetery, Clay Center, Kansas

Memorials: &nbsp;St. Paul Lutheran Church c/o the funeral home.

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 </figure>Darlene Dorothy Obenland, 91 died August 21, 2023, in Clay Center, KS. &nbsp;She was born on May 23, 1932, in Clifton, the daughter of Arthur and Clara (Damman) Dittmer. &nbsp;Darlene was raised in the Clifton community. &nbsp;She married Donald Obenland on December 14, 1958. &nbsp;They made their home in Clay Center where they raised their family and were foster parents for many children. &nbsp;Don preceded her in death on February 26, 2020. &nbsp;Darlene was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church, American Legion Auxiliary and served as a Cub Scout leader. &nbsp;She was also preceded in death by her parents and a stepson, Doug Obenland.Survivors:Son: Dan and wife Margie Obenland, of Salina, KSSon: Dallas and wife Becky Obenland of Waverly, NESon: Darrin Obenland of Clay Center, KSSister: Viola Kohlmeier, of Hutchinson, KSBrother: LaVern Dittmer, of Linn, KS4 Grandchildren and 2 Great-grandsonsFuneral Services:&nbsp; Friday, September 1, 2023, at 10:30 a.m. at the St Paul's Lutheran Church in Clay Center, KS&nbsp;Minister: Pastor Paul TessaroBurial: Greenwood Cemetery, Clay Center, KansasMemorials: &nbsp;St. Paul Lutheran Church c/o the funeral home.