Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 am on Monday, September 30, 2019, at the Cathedral of the Holy Trinity in New Ulm. Fr. Gerald Meidl will celebrate the Mass, and burial will follow in the New Ulm Catholic Cemetery in New Ulm.

Visitation will be from 4-7 pm on Sunday, and continue from 9:00-10:00 am on Monday at the Minnesota Valley Funeral Home-SOUTH CHAPEL in New Ulm.

To leave an online condolence for her family, or to sign the guestbook, go to: www.mvfh.org

Darlene is survived by her children, Ricky (special friend Tammy Wendland) Konakowitz, Vicky (Dondi) Strassburg, David (special friend Karen Becker) Konakowitz all of Hanska, Kimberly (Keith) Dauer of Mankato; grandchildren, Christopher, Joshua, Paul, Anthony, Denton, Amber, Ryan, Bethany, Andrew, and Jennifer; 16 great-grandchildren; brothers, Thomas (Kathy) Clyne of New Ulm, and John Jr. “Putz” (special friend Elaine Wurtzburger) Clyne of New Ulm.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Richard; her parents, grandchild, Dustin Strassburg; brother, Robert Clyne; and sister, Carol Anderson.

Darlene Marie Clyne was born on January 13, 1940, in New Ulm to John & Anne (Fleck) Clyne. She was a 1958 graduate from the Cathedral High School in New Ulm where she proudly marched as a majorette in the marching band. On June 25, 1960, Darlene was united in marriage to Richard Konakowitz in New Ulm. This union blessed the couple with two sons and two daughters whom together they raised in Hanska. Besides raising her family, Darlene worked a 26 year career as a Production Supervisor at MRCI in New Ulm. Her work at MRCI was more than just a job to her. She truly loved her clients that she got to work with over the years, and took great pride in seeing them succeed. To relax, Darlene could be found tending to her gardens, or watching a good Nascar race with her husband Richard. Darlene had a keen eye for interior home décor and loved putting her talents to use in her own home with home holiday decoration always being her favorite. Darlene was a long time member of the Cathedral of the Holy Trinity in New Ulm. What Darlene loved most in life was spending time with her family. She truly loved each moment she got to spend with them, and especially loved getting to see her grandchildren, and great-grandchildren grow. Darlene will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved her. Blessed be her memory.

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