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Darlene Jane Rohrbach passed away on November 26, 2018, at the age of 86. Darlene was born on June 4, 1932, in Odessa, Minnesota to Alfred and Irene Kanne.

She spent her younger years on a farm in Minnesota. She was baptized as one of Jehovah's Witnesses on July 21, 1940. Although very young when she dedicated her life to Jehovah, she lived up to that dedication all through her years. On January 3, 1952, she married Erhart, the love of her life, and for the next 63 years they had a beautiful marriage until his death. For a number of years they enjoyed living in Aberdeen. In 1966, they moved to Mobridge to help a small congregation of Jehovah's Witnesses. She served as a full- time missionary for many years, helping people to learn the many truths that the Bible teaches. Some of you may have studied the Bible with Darlene and Erhart, resulting in them helping you to learn about our God Jehovah.

Darlene was known for her generous hospitality and was always ready to entertain many guests with a fine meal. She was, also, very self-sacrificing in her care for her mother, Irene; as well as her husband, Erhart; especially during their times of health issues.

For many years Darlene managed the Costello Apartments in Mobridge. After selling their home, they moved into the Costello Apartments where they remained until they passed away.

She is survived by her brother, Donald (Virginia) Kanne in Calfornia; and her sister, Ruby Eastman of Des Moines Iowa; brother-in-law, Milbert (Sharon) Rohrbach; sister-in-law, Mavis (Irvin) Putzier; as well as many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Erhart; her parents; brother, Eugene Kanne; sister, Dorothy Kanne; and brothers-in-law, James Eastman and Ruben and Raymond Rohrbach.

The Memorial service for Darlene will be held December 8, 2018, at 11:30 am at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, 809 3rd Street East, Mobridge South Dakota. Burial will be at Greenwood Cemetery in Mobridge.