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(Friday - October 16, 2020) -
Darlene M. Baxter, age 95, of Iron Mountain, passed away on Monday,
October 12, at ManorCare Healthcare Services in Kingsford.
Darlene was born April 24, 1925 in Iron Mountain, daughter of the late
Frank and Frances (Coltz) Reindle. She married Kenneth L. Parent in 1940
and he preceded her in death on April 28, 1977. On October 22, 1983, she
married Robert "Eddie" Baxter and he preceded her in death on December
3, 1995. Darlene started out working for Modern Laundry, General
Controls and Perfex prior to opening a restaurant, Popeye's Cafe, which
she operated for several years. She then started bartending at Dully's
Den, the Iron Mountain Bar, the Brave Bull, and the PlayGirl Lounge.
Darlene enjoyed socializing and many friends she made over the 25 years
she tended bar. She was a volunteer at the Senior Center and a member of
the Daughters of Isabella. Darlene had a good heart and always took good
care of her customers and even helped the needy, making sure they had
something to eat. She was an excellent cook and baker. Darlene loved
entertaining and spending time with family and friends.
She is
survived by her son, Kenneth (Pamela) Parent of Iron Mountain; step
children, Kathe (Harry) Oliva, Joanie (Brian) Lehto, Mary (Harry) Rahoi,
Pete Baxter, Sandy (Dan) Oberthaler, Linda (Dana) Peterson, Laura
Champagne, Ellen Baxter and Denise Haupt; and many grandchildren, great
grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents and
husbands, Darlene was also preceded in death by an infant son, David J.
Parent and a daughter, Shirley Haupt; and two step daughters, Patti
Baxter Antonini and Cynthia Baxter.
Services for Darlene will be
held next spring and will be announced.
Condolences to the
family of Darlene Baxter may be expressed online at:
www.ernashfuneralhomes.com
The family has entrusted the Erickson-Rochon & Nash Funeral Home
with the arrangements
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