Darlene Sophia Hulse, age 92 of Clarence, passed away at Cedar Manor Nursing Home in Tipton on Saturday May 6, 2017. Visitation will be held at Chapman Funeral Home in Clarence on Wednesday May 10 from 4-7 p.m. Funeral services will be held at St. John's United Church of Christ in Clarence on Thursday May 11, 2017 at 10:30 a.m. with Reverend David Lorenzen officiating. Burial will follow at St. John's Cemetery. Darlene was born August 29, 1924 in Lowden, Iowa to Carl and Christine (Deerberg) Prange. She married Merlin Hulse on August 12, 1945. They farmed south of Clarence on the family farm. Darlene was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. Her family always came first. She loved to cook and bake, entering many baked goods at the county fair. Her angel food cakes were purple ribbon winners. She loved to quilt for both family and friends. She also loved to dance, tend to her garden, and play cards. Darlene was active in United Church of Christ Kings Daughters Aid, Women's Fellowship, Farm Bureau women, and the legislative ladies league. She received the Iowa Porkettes Bell Ringer Award and was a past Cedar County 4-H volunteer. Survivors include her husband, Merlin; daughter, Pat (Bruce) Vincent of St. Louis, MO.; son, Denny (Candice) of Clarence; 5 grandchildren; 4 great grandchildren; and 3 step great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents and a great grandson. Memorials may be given to Camp Courageous or St. Lukes Hospital Foundation.