Darlene (Irish) Paula Hewitt died on Monday, February 21, 2022, at Oaklawn Hospital in Marshall, MI. She was 70 years old. Dar was born to Betty and Harry Irish on February 15, 1952, in Marshall, MI. She was married to Russell Wayne Hewitt on October 17, 1970. The two were lifelong companions and friends. They were blessed with 2 daughters: Kellee Hewitt Wilson and Reneé Hewitt (deceased). She was dedicated to her family—an amazing wife, loving mother, caring grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and aunt. Darlene was an active member of Calvary Baptist Church, serving as an Awana Leader and Children’s Ministry Volunteer. She loved her animals, and enjoyed traveling, gardening, shopping, crafting, classic car shows, and dancing. She is survived by her husband Russell; sister-in-law Leslie Hewitt; daughter Kellee (Sarah) Wilson; grandchildren Shelby (Nate) Caswell, Preston (Kezi) Hoxworth, and Gavin Dixon; Great-grandchildren Nora and Bennett Caswell. She is also survived by her niece Kindra (Mel) Daley, great niece Kyra Daley, and great nephew Kambren Daley. She is preceded in death by Betty Timmons Irish, Harry Irish, Eugene Irish, Julie Good, and Reneé Hewitt. You may join the family for a time of gathering from 11:30am until the time of the memorial service at 12pm on Saturday, February 26, 2022, at Calvary Baptist Church, 1625 Capital Ave NE, Battle Creek, MI 49017. Flowers may be sent to Calvary Baptist Church, and monetary donations may be made to the Humane Society of South Central Michigan, 2500 Watkins Road, Battle Creek, MI 49015 or https://interland3.donorperfect.net/weblink/weblink.aspx?name=E353783&id=1 . Services have been entrusted to Kempf Family Funeral and Cremation Services, 205 N. Elizabeth Street, Bellevue, MI 49021. Please visit https://www.kempffuneralhome.com to view the online obituary, sign the guest book or leave messages for the family.
Saturday, February 26, 2022
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Calvary Baptist Church
Saturday, February 26, 2022
Starts at 12:00 pm (Eastern time)
Calvary Baptist Church
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