Darlene Jane Myers, 87, a lifetime resident of Wabash, Indiana, passed away at 4:21 a.m., on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, at Stillwater Hospice in Fort Wayne, Indiana. She was born on October 12, 1938, to Alfred Utter and Luella Jane Rye-Utter in Wabash, Indiana.

Darlene was a 1956 graduate of Noble Township High School. She married Bill Bowling, he preceded her in death. She then married Charles E. Myers, and he precedes her in death. Darlene earned her nursing degree in Marion, Indiana before working as a Licensed Practical Nurse at Wabash County Hospital. Darlene worked in both the skilled care and addiction units. She was a member of the First Brethren Church, Eagles Lodge, and Moose Lodge, all in Wabash, Indiana. Darlene also volunteered at the Honeywell Center. Darlene is survived by one son, Tony Griffin, Sr. of Wabash, Indiana; one daughter, Malinda Lou Griffin of Wabash, Indiana; three grandchildren, Anthony Edward Griffin, Jr. of Roann, Indiana, Charlene Griffin of Elkhart, Indiana, and Torie Griffin of Peru, Indiana; two step-grandchildren, John Tuell of Wabash, Indiana, and Candace Tuell of Peru, Indiana; one great-grandchild, Anaya Griffin; one brother, Carl E. Utter of Branson, Missouri. She was preceded in death by her parents and two brothers, Charles Utter and Roger Utter.

Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, November 10, 2025, at McDonald Funeral Homes, 231 Falls Avenue, Wabash, Indiana 46992 with Pastor John Cook officiating. Burial will follow at Laketon Cemetery.

Visitation for family and friends will be on Sunday, November 9, 2025, from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the funeral home.

McDonald Funeral Homes, Wabash Chapel, 231 Falls Avenue, Wabash, Indiana 46992, have been trusted with Darlene Jane Myer's final arrangements.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.mcdonaldfunerals.com