Darlene I. Berndt's Obituary
Mrs. Darlene I. Berndt, age 82, passed away Wednesday, December 8, 2021 in Muskegon. She was born on August 11, 1939 in Montague, MI to George and Evelyn (Amidon) Fox, and was a life resident of the area. Darlene was an inspector at Howmet for 32 years, prior to retiring in 1999. Darlene enjoyed crocheting, reading and sudoku in her spare time. On May 23, 1959, she married Vernon Berndt and he preceded her in death in 1993. SURVIVORS include four children, Vernon (Melody) Brendt, Jr., Tammy (Kenneth) Bayne, Vonda (Andrew) Weavers, and Debra Ropp; 14 grandchildren; 14 great grandchildren; sister, Betty (Arden) Paulson; and sisters-in-law, Patricia Berndt and Bonnie Schoonveld. Darlene was also preceded in death by her parents; sister, Josephine Chase; and brothers, Arnold Johnson and George T. Fox. Private family services will be held. Share memories with the family online at www.sytsemafh.com. Arrangements by The Sytsema Chapel of Sytsema Funeral & Cremation Services, 737 Apple Ave., Muskegon, MI 49442 (231) 726-5210.
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