Darlene E. Gorbutt passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, Sept. 28, 2021 at the age of 83.

Darlene was born Aug. 22, 1938 in Sterling to Thomas Kay Acott and Verna Ellen (Wood) Acott. She graduated from Fleming High School. Darlene married Donald J. Gorbutt on Feb. 20, 1960 at the Fleming United Methodist Church.

Darlene was a longtime member of Daughters of the American Revolution and Matina Study Club. She enjoyed bowling, sewing and tending her flower gardens. After her husband Donald passed away in 2010, she met John Hradecky. The two became a couple and enjoyed many adventures to...