Darlene Mae McQueen, age 97 of North Platte, passed away Saturday December 2, 2017 at Great Plains Health.

Darlene was born on May 1, 1920 in Trenton, NE to Sherman and Florence (Youngman)  Ball.  She was the youngest of 5 children, having 3 older brothers, and 1 older sister.  The family moved to Perkins County where she attended school in Elsie and graduated from Elsie High School with the class of 1938.  She worked for Cutler Drug Store and North Western Bell Telephone Company.  In 1942 she married Ray McQueen and they lived on a farm south of Elsie for 40 years.  After Ray passed away, she moved to North Platte where she was a member of St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, a volunteer for many dinners, and a 26 year volunteer at the Bargain Bin.

Darlene is survived by her son Kyle (Sandy) McQueen of North Platte; daughter Kathleen (Jerry) Miller of North Platte; 6 grandchildren; 9 great grandchildren; 2 great great grandchildren; as well as other extended family members and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Ray; brothers Dean, Eldon and John Ball; and sister Gladys Shelton.

Memorials are suggested to the St. Patrick’s and Holy Spirit’s Food Pantry and online condolences may be shared at www.adamsswanson.com.  Christian Wake Services will be held 7:00 p.m. Wednesday December 6, 2017 at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church.  Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10:30 a.m. Thursday December 7, 2017 at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church with the Reverend Josh Brown as celebrant.  Burial will follow at the Elsie Cemetery.  Visitation will be from 9:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. Tuesday and 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. Wednesday at Adams and Swanson Funeral Home which is in charge of arrangements.