Darlene V. Barrett

MACHESNEY PARK – Darlene Veary Barrett, age 74, of Machesney Park passed away peacefully Saturday February 27, 2021. Born in Rockford on May 20, 1946 to Robert L. Peek Sr. & Dories V. Peek (Foster). Darlene married the love of her life Hazel "Rusty" Barrett on May 7, 1966 and they shared 46 years together. Her beauty shined inside and out. She had a heart of gold and a huge smile. Darlene loved chicken and made the best potato salad & fried potatoes. She truly enjoyed sewing, spending time in the sunshine watching her grandson race & ride his dirt bike and being together with her family. Loving wife, Momma, my Grandma, sister, aunt and dear friend; she will remain forever in our hearts.

She is survived by daughter, Jona "Jody" (Tim Hyde) Barrett; grandson, Kyler Hyde; sisters, Christi (Merle) Wren, Gayle (Mike) Bagley and Debra Mayer; brother, Patrick Peek; numerous nieces & nephews and great nieces & nephews; and beloved furry four legged friends, Snoopy & Josie. She is predeceased by her husband, Hazel "Rusty" Barrett; brothers, Robert L. Peek II and Virginia "Ginny" Hoffman; her parents; and grandparents.

Funeral Services held Saturday March 6, 2021 at 3:00 PM at the Christenson Funeral Home, 925 3 ^rd Avenue, with visitation from 1:00 PM until the time of services at 3:00 PM. Cremation rites accorded. Interment of Cremains held Saturday May 22, 2021 at 1:00 PM at Riverside Community Church, 6816 N 2nd St, Machesney Park, IL 61115- please join the family and wear "Red" - Darlene's favorite color! In lieu of flowers, memorials to the family.

A special Thank You to Carl, the Hooker Family, Olivia and all the staff that helped with their exceptional care and support over the years.

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Loved and Missed by All, but Never Forgotten

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