Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11 a.m. Friday, March 24, at St. Andrew’s Catholic Church in Fairfax with Father Bruno Santiago officiating. Interment will be in the church cemetery.

Visitation will be one hour prior to the service on Friday. In lieu of flowers, please make contributions in memory of Darlene Maurer to the Dementia Society of America by mail to P.O. Box 600, Doylestown, PA 18901; or online www.dementiasociety.org/donate

Darlene Marie (Matties) Maurer was born on August 8, 1933, in Cairo Township, Renville County. She was the daughter of Harry and Gertrude (Bianchi) Matties. Darlene was baptized as an infant and was later confirmed in her faith as a youth. She was a 1951 graduate of Fairfax High School.

On May 12, 1954, Darlene was united in marriage to Jerome Maurer at St. George Catholic Church in St. George. After their marriage, the couple farmed in Camp Township, Renville County. They were blessed with six children. They retired from farming and moved into Fairfax in 1981. Darlene and Jerome shared 55 years of marriage when Jerome passed away on February 5, 2010.

Darlene was a member of St. Andrew’s Catholic Church in Fairfax.

Darlene enjoyed embroidery, puzzles, baking, gardening, Old-time music, and spending time with family and friends. Darlene was very proud of her children and thanked God for choosing her to be a mother, wife, grandma and great-grandmother.

Darlene is survived by her children, Brenda Clobes and her husband, Kenny of Brainerd, Larry Maurer and his wife, Gayle of Stewart, Tom Maurer of Fairfax, Glenn Maurer and his wife, Beth of Fairfax, and Lori Steinhaus and her husband, Kevin of Hutchinson; son-in-law, David Borth of Fairfax; 17 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; sister-in-law Marie Trautman and her husband, Jim of North Mankato; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Darlene was preceded in death by her parents, Harry and Gertrude Matties; husband, Jerome Maurer; daughter, Doreen Borth.

Arrangements by Hauser-Hantge Funeral Chapel in Fairfax, Minnesota. Online obituaries and guest book available at www.hantge.com

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