Darla Wenzel

Darla was an amazing woman and role-model for her daughter Maiya. Although her time with her mother was cut short, Maiya learned many lessons that will carry her well into adulthood. She has learned how to be self-less as Darla always put Maiya's needs and desires ahead of her illness. She volunteered for Maiya's dance company even when she was sick. Sometimes she would sit alone in the lobby watching Maiya dance through the window while the other moms shopped and ran errands. She valued her time with her daughter and her time on earth. Another lesson Maiya will have learned from her mother. She was a woman of few words. When she had something to say it was considerate and kind. She was loyal. She deserved more time. We wanted more time. Darla will be missed. Her daughter Maiya is a joy to teach and I would love to raise her but I would have to get in line behind all the people who love her. Darla did an incredible job. I am sorry she won't be physically present for all of Maiya's milestones but I know she will be there in spirit.

Sorry to learn of Darla's passing.  She was a good basketball player, a wonderful French horn player, a passionate cheerleader and such a happy person.  My deepest sympathies are extended to her daughter, family and friends, especially my classmate, Dawn Turner. 

Every summer and many Holidays my family would return to Redfield where my mom and dad grew up.  I would stay with my Grandma (Betty) Gilbertson who lived accross the street from Darla.  I would spend most of my time during our visits with Darla.  We had so much fun!  I remember calling the radio station over and over requesting they play "Jessie's Girl".  They were never to happy to hear our request.  We would walk to town and buy candy at Stacy's or at the gas station.  In my mind we are still those young girls who spent most of their time laughing.  I never know Darla as an adult so in my mind that is how she remains.  She will always be a part of my happiest childhood memories of my time in South Dakota. 

 

You are all in my thoughts and prayers,  Krista

Words are just not adequate at a time like this...my deepest sympathies to Darla's family.  Darla was a wonderful person and her memory will live on in many; I know I will cherish mine.  What a blessing (seen in the shared photos) the sisters and family could vacation together a few months ago!!  I am sorry to have lost touch with her and so wish we could have been there supporting her.  Her beautiful daughter, Maiya, has someone very special watching over her.  May Darla enjoy peace with Him for all eternity.

 

Jesus said to her, "I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in me will live, even though he

dies; and whoever lives and believes in me will never die." (John 11:25-26).

I knew Darla well in high school and was involved in a lot of the same activities as her.  One thing I always remember is she always had a smile on her face.  I'm sorry to say that I had not kept in touch with her since high school, but it looks like she lived a very full life and was a wonderful mother.  There are many of us from the Class of 89 that are keeping all of Darla's family and especially her daughter in our prayers.  With much sympathy,

Sara (Gruenwald) Peterson

No words can express the sorrow and sympathy that I feel for all of Darla's family.  I hope that the memories and God's support will help you through this loss.  My thoughts and prayers are with you all! 

To the Wenzel family - I am so saddened by our loss of Darla - she was a wonderful person. I worked with her for the past 10 years at the Hoov, and she will be missed greatly. My thoughts & prayers are with your family.

I'm so glad that we had time to share together at our nursing class reunion and to hear about Darla.

My sympathy to all your family. I know she was deeply loved and will be a loss for all of you. May she rest in peace and may God watch each ofyou and give you peace My love and prayers are with you!   Nancy Schaible

We are so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in our hearts.

This is a hard time for those who loved and cared about Darla.  Cherish the memories, they are many, and Doreen,Debbie and girls...I'm so glad you all got to take your trip what a wonderful time for you all with Darla, cherish that to get you through this.  My thoughts and prayers are with you all. 

We never met Darla but it was as if we had with Debbie being part of our family.

She will always be there in your memories.Cherish them all.

We are so sorry for your loss and our prayers are with you.

Higgins/Moore

To The Family,

I am sorry for your loss.

Sending heartfelt sympathy to you and your loved ones.

Hugs, Doreen.

 

Nicoll Kane

Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. God bless all of you.  

Dear Doreen,

 

We are truly sorry for your loss.  Our thoughts and prayers are with you, Maiya, and the rest of your family.

 

With all of our love,

Lillian

Our hearts and prayers go out to you and your family Doreen.  God bless you all. 

Doreen, it is shocking to hear about Darla's demise. Loosing someone so close is the hardest thing anyone case face and our deepest sympathies are with you and the family.

Hope the almighty gives you strength and peace in this difficult time.

Girish and Deepali

I am so sorry for your loss.  Darla was so young and so determined to beat her cancer.  My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.  May God be with you all and bless you in the days ahead.

I am so sorry for your loss--Darla was a wonderful person.  I will keep all of you in my thoughts and prayers.

I'm thinking of you,Maiya and your family.My deepest sympathy

These words of sympathy we send, with a prayer that cherished memories will bring you peace.