Anna Darlene Botteron

DarleneAnna Darlene Botteron, 67, of Antwerp, passed away Friday, August 21, 2015 at Defiance Inpatient Hospice Center.

Darlene was born in Detroit on August 10, 1948, a daughter of the late Thelma (Burns) and Lloyd Hayden Gill.

She was a friend to everyone she met. She put God and family first and worshipped at Riverside Christian Church.

On April 7, 1979 she married Bill Botteron, who passed away Oct 8, 2001.

Darlene will be sadly missed by her children, Donald Harp of Antwerp, David Harp of Paulding, Rodd Botteron of Fort Wayne & James (Fritzie) Coil, Jr of Kendallville; siblings, Bill Gill of Antwerp, Bob (Linda) Gill of Defiance, Howard (Debbie) Gill of Harmans, MD, Doddie (Ed)  McCreery of Cecil & Dottie James of Fort Wayne; 3 grandchildren & 3 great grandchildren.

Viewing is at Dooley Funeral Home, 202 W. River Street, Antwerp on Tuesday, 5 to 8 pm.

Her funeral service is at Riverside Christian Church, 15413  SR 49, Antwerp, Wednesday, 11 am, with viewing one hour prior.

She will be laid to rest at Maumee Cemetery.

Memorials to Antwerp Ministerial Assoc. or Antwerp Friends of the Library.

Condolences and fond memories may be shared at www.dooleyfuneralhome.com