Darlene Ann Barthel

April 11, 1938 - August 10, 2018

Darlene Ann Barthel, age 80, passed away Friday, August 10, 2018 at her home in Gillette, Wyoming surrounded by family. A Vigil Service will be held at 7:00 P.M. on Thursday, August 16, 2018 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Golva, North Dakota. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 A.M. on Friday, August 17, 2018 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Golva with Father Dan Berg officiating. Rite of Committal will take place following the services at St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery. Silha Funeral Home of Beach has been entrusted with the arrangements. Darlene was born on April 11, 1938 in Oriska Township near Sandburn, North Dakota by a midwife at their family farm. Darlene graduated from the University of Mary in 1959 as a Registered Nurse, a career which she practiced until the time of her death. Darlene married Jim Barthel on April 6, 1959 in Bismarck, North Dakota where they resided for several years. Darlene is preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Jim; a sister, Mary and a brother, Arnold Jr. Darlene is survived by her children, Linda Johnson (Wayne), Ron Barthel (Barb), Don Barthel (Alane), Lisa Barthel, Jon Barthel (Paula) and Gerard Barthel (Monica); fourteen grandchildren; nine great grandchildren; two brothers; two sisters and several nieces and nephews. Remembrances and condolences may be shared with the family at: www.silhafuneralhomes.com.