Darlene J Near, age 87, of Onalaska, died at her residence on Thursday, May 28,

2020 at Onalaska Terrace. She was born July 11, 1932, in Lancaster, the daughter of Walter and Inez

(Myers) Joyce. Darlene worked at Orchard Manor in Lancaster for many years. She married Robert

Near in 1979, and he preceded her in death in 2009. Being reunited with him and their beloved dog,

Mindy, was always something she longed for.

Due to the current pandemic, no services will be held at this time.

Full Obituary in the June 4th of the Grant County Herald Independent