Birth date: Aug 15, 1915 Death date: Aug 11, 2010
Mrs. Valerie Rose Darien, age 95, passed away Wednesday, August 11, 2010 in Westmont, IL. Valerie was born in Chicago on August 15, 1914 to Anton and Julia (Plutzer) Blaho. She married Mr. Nicholas M. Darien in Chicago on June 27, Read Obituary
Dear Aunt Marge,
I'm so sorry to hear about your mom. I always thought Mrs. Darien was a very nice person. I remember her always being around school (Sacred Heart) and the church.
Take comfort in knowing that she touched so many and lived a long, happy life. My thoughts are prayers are with you and your family.
Love, Julie##imported-begin##Julie Moyer##imported-end##
My condolences to the family. My grandparents, Celestina and Michael Simoncik were neighbors of Mrs. Darien until they both passed away. My grandmother used to cook at church functions with Mrs. Darien. My grandparents were members of Sacred Heart Church and would go to mass every morning. My sister, Joanne and I attended Sacred Heart School and would go to their house after school and sometimes we would go over to Mrs. Darien's house. Mrs. Darien was a very kind person to my grandparents. My parents, Wilma (Simoncik) and Andrew "Andy" Palovich (he passed away in 2007) were also very close with the Darien family. They also kept a close watch on each other. The children, I remember were also very kind to my grandparents and parents until she moved away.##imported-begin##Celeste (Palovich) Benson##imported-end##
We are thinking of the D-Dees today and saying a prayer today for Grandma Darien as she is laid to rest. With love, Mike, Julie, Claire, Kate, Michael and Matthew Moran##imported-begin##Julie and Mike Moran##imported-end##
Almost 96 years old and still with a sharp mind. We hope we can do as well.
Nick and Cheryl, you can take peace in knowing she must have felt very loved by you. You were fantastic to her, visiting every day and conducting weekly Rosary sessions.
May wonderful memories live in your hearts forever.##imported-begin##Linda & Art Weber##imported-end##
The great grandsons really enjoyed having ice cream cones with their great grandma. It is wonderful that there is a picture of Tommy, James, and William with grandma. You were a treasured part of out life. Love, Bob and Pat##imported-begin##Bob and Pat Elliott##imported-end##
Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen. Valerie lived those words and those words will give strength and comfort to those who loved her.
Our sympathies,
Paul and Vicki Greene##imported-begin##Paul and Vicki Greene##imported-end##
My Mom was one of the most unique individuals in the world. She showed her love to her family through her wonderful and delicious cooking, baking and care-taking. She worked ever-so-hard all of her life. She had work-ethic to the max! In her last years Mom enjoyed crossword puzzles (what a mind she had!), word searches and word scrambles...and she was good at them all. God bless you, Mom. Five of the most precious days of my life were spent with you last week. I love you!
Margie##imported-begin##Margie/Marge ##imported-end##
We love you Grandma and you will be missed. We enjoyed our visits, sharing ice cream or pie, and just chatting. You had amazing strength, endurance, and a great mind. Go Cubs--give them some coaching advice from above!
Love,
Nicole, Jason, Tommy, James, William, and McGee##imported-begin##Nicole Elliott##imported-end##
Grandma Darien as we called her was a great lady. I was lucky to have known her and our thougths and prayers are with the family at this time.
The Gross Family...Jackie,Erich,Cam and Blake.##imported-begin##Jackie and Erich Gross##imported-end##
I enjoyed visiting Mrs. Darien whenever I was in Chicago. I appreciated her sharp memory and wit, and was jealous of her word puzzle abilities. It was always a pleasure to share Mass or a meal, while hearing the gossip about the nursing home, which she was always current on! You'll be missed...##imported-begin##Geralyn Pettit##imported-end##
