Darlene J. Coen
December 30, 1944 - May 26, 2020
Darlene J. Coen, 75, of Topeka, passed away at Mason District Hospital, in Havana, at 7:36 p.m. on Tuesday, May 26, 2020. She was born December 30, 1944, in Pekin, Illinois, to Elizabeth Viola Frampton. She married John Coen on July 26, 1974. He preceded her in death in May of 1992. Mrs. Coen is survived by five children: Elisa Chapman of Forest City, John Nebel of Portland, TN, Dennis (Beci) Nebel of Forest City, IL, Charlie Coen of Pekin and Joe (Lynn) Coen of Farmington, IL; as well as several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her mother and husband. Mrs. Coen was of the Lutheran Faith, having attended services at St. John’s Lutheran Church at Topeka. She was a cook at several local restaurants, most recently, Cranwell’s. She had also cooked at local nursing homes. Graveside services will be held at Pleasant Hill Cemetery, near Forest City, at a later date. Memorial contribution may be made to the charity of the donor’s choice. Online memorial messages may be left for the family at www.hurleyfh.com. Hurley Funeral Home in Havana is in charge of arrangements.
Darlene J. Coen, 75, of Topeka, passed away at Mason District Hospital, in Havana, at 7:36 p.m. on Tuesday, May 26, 2020. She was born December 30, 1944, in Pekin, Illinois, to Elizabeth Viola Frampton. She married John Coen on July 26, 1974.... View Obituary & Service Information