Darlene Mitchell Lierz, 72, Topeka, passed away on Friday, April 1, 2011 at Midland Hospice. Darlene was born July 23, 1938 in Axtell, Kansas, the daughter of Lebert and Marie (Gallagher) Mitchell.
She graduated from Axtell High School. She was a member of Most Pure Heart of Mary Catholic Church.
Darlene was united in marriage to Lawrence Lierz on January 10, 1957 in Marshall County. He preceded her in death on September 29, 2010. Survivors include a son, Kenneth Lierz, Topeka; daughters Donna (Rick) Cobb, Columbia, MO; Stacey (Jerry) Ziegler, Topeka; Jeanette (Bernie) Beilman, Topeka; Stephanie (Dave) Kinnison, O'Fallon, MO; twelve grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and siblings, Harold Mitchell, Betty Broxterman and Donald Mitchell.
Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11:30 a.m. on Monday, April 4, 2011 at Most Pure Heart of Mary Catholic Church. Burial will follow in the Mt. Calvary Cemetery. A parish rosary will be at 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, April 3 at the church with visitation until 4:00 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to Mt. Calvary Cemetery, 801 SW Westchester Rd, Topeka, KS 66606 or Midland Care Hospice Services, 200 SW Frazier Cir, Topeka, KS 66606. Penwell-Gabel Southwest Chapel is assisting with arrangments.