Darlene Wagner-Peters, 79, of East Dubuque, IL, passed away unexpectedly at 7:39 p.m. on Monday, May 10, 2021 at Mercy One Dubuque Medical Center.

There will be no public visitation. Graveside services will be 1:00 p.m. on Friday, May 14, 2021 at the East Dubuque Cemetery. The Miller Funeral Home of East Dubuque is assisting the family. A Memorial Mass will be held at 10:00 a.m. Friday, May 21, 2021 at St. Mary’s Church in East Dubuque, with Fr. Peter Snieg officiating.

Darlene was born on November 18, 1941 in Dubuque, IA, the daughter of Peter J. and Evelyn L. “Tudy” (Slaats) Wagner. She was a graduate of St. Joseph’s Academy in Dubuque. Darlene was united in marriage to Richard N. Peters on September 16, 2004 at Las Vegas, Nevada. She was employed as a dispatcher for the Oxnard, California Police Dept. for 24-years, retiring in 1990.

Darlene loved playing the slots, was a huge Chicago Bears fan, loved to travel, enjoyed her dogs, but most of all she looked forward to the visits from her nephew Blake and great-nieces, Keirstyn and Ava.

Surviving is her husband, Richard; a sister, Mary Lee Bauer; nephew, Blake Bauer; and great nieces Keirstyn and Ava Bauer, all of East Dubuque; plus numerous cousins.

Darlene was preceded in death by her parents, Pete and Evelyn “Tudy”; and a brother, Kirk Wagner.

The family wishes to thank the East Dubuque Area Ambulance and Fire Dept., the East Dubuque Police Dept., and the nurses and staff at Mercy One Dubuque Emergency Room Dept. for their kind and compassionate care.

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