Darlene Secord

DARLENE SECORD (FREEMAN) of Oak Grove, Minnesota (formerly of Battle Lake, Columbia Heights, MN and Webster, WI) passed away Friday, September 5, 2014 at the age of 86. Born August 9, 1928 to Erna and Dudley Freeman in Fergus Falls, Minnesota. She is survived by loving husband of 63 years, Wilmer (Bill) J. Secord and children, Michael (Eileen) Secord, Collette (Kevin) Caskey, Michele (Steven) Kokosh and Renee Alkire, six grandchildren and eight great grandchildren, brother Ken (Sharon) Freeman and sister-in-law Doris Mae Freeman. Many thanks are extended to the staff of Park River Estates Care Center for the care and friendship extended to Darlene. Darlene lived her life with a complete selflessness that was demonstrated in everything she did and the love she gave to her family. Her greatest ability was that of making friends wherever she lived or worked. The love and humor Darlene shared with us all survives her passing, as well as fond memories of the good times spent with her. Although her journey here has ended, Darlene touched the lives of so many throughout her years and her amazing spirit lives on in all those she knew. In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred to Bishop Ryan Catholic School, 316 - 11th Ave. NW, Minot, ND 58703 or Shriners Hospitals for Children, 2025 East River Parkway, Minneapolis, MN 55414. Mass of Christian Burial Wednesday, September 10, 2014 at 11AM with visitation 1 hour prior at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, 19921 Nightingale Street NW - Oak Grove, MN 55011.