Darlene M. Kuehl age 89 of Clinton, IA passed away Thursday Sept. 25, 2025 at her home. Mass will be held 11:00 AM Monday Sept. 29th at Prince of Peace Parish, Clinton. Visitation will be held Monday 9:00 AM until the service hour at the church. The Pape Funeral Home is assisting the family. Burial will be at Clinton Lawn Cemetery with a luncheon to follow at Prince of Peace Parish. Casket bearers will be her grandsons. Memorials may be given to Special Olympics of Clinton County. Online condolences can be sent to www.papefh.com.
Darlene was born on Oct. 16, 1935 in Villanova, IA the daughter of Leonard and Rosemary (Costello) Shannon. She married Jack Kuehl on July 9, 1955 in Clinton, IA; he passed in 2019. Darlene worked at JCPenney, Clinton as a sales associate for many years. She was a member of Prince of Peace and the Clinton Bowling Association, which one year she won the Sweet 16. She enjoyed traveling, especially trips to Hawaii, Ireland, and often spent her winters in San Diego, CA. She was also devoted to playing in her card clubs, bingo, and cooking including her epic cheesecake, taco salad, sheet cakes, and cheesy potatoes. Darlene was an avid Iowa State Cyclones and Chicago Cubs fan. She rarely missed any sporting events for her children and grandchildren.
Darlene is survived by her six children, Steve (Linda) Kuehl of San Marcos, CA, Corinne (John) Paysen of Camanche, IA, David (Marla) Kuehl of Camanche, IA, Karen Kuehl of Clinton, IA, Kevin (Norma) Kuehl of Columbus, OH, and Robert (Cindi) Kuehl of Clinton, IA; 14 grandchildren: Emily, Seth, Mitch, Jenna, Patrick, Hannah, Shannon, Emma, Kaleb, Paige, Morgan, Stephen, Jacklyn, and Kaden; 8 great grandchildren: Kiera, Killian, Kinsley, Brynn, Lacey, Wrenlee, Layla, and Shay; her brother, John Shannon of Lancaster, PA; and several nieces & nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, 3 sisters, and 4 brothers.
Dear Corrine, David, Karen & Kevin (Steve & Robert too),
My deepest sympathy upon the death of your mother. I was a young teacher when I had you in class and coached you. Your mother (and father) were always so friendly, which greatly helped me feel a part of the Clinton Community. And, the obituary was correct. Your parents were at ALL of the Clinton High activities that you were involved in. Treasure all the warm memories you have of both your mother and father. They will live forever in your hearts.
Miss Weiss – math/Coach Weiss – track, basketball, bowling club- now Sue Green
Our sympathy John in the loss of your sister Reading the Shannon name, one of my best friends was Teresa Shannon that worked with me at Bonds I loved her dearly if that too was your sister. We shared so many laughs back in 1969 when I started there Prayers for your family Sheila (Baker)Franzen
Kuehl family, I am so sorry for your loss. So many memories of your mom. You all are in my prayers