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Darlene Ellen Maynard

July 14, 1943 - August 16, 2025

Obituary For Darlene Ellen Maynard

Darlene Ellen (Davis) Maynard, age 82 of McBain, passed away on Saturday, August 16, 2025 at Corewell Health-Blodgett Hospital in Grand Rapids. Darlene was born on July 14, 1943 in Flint, Michigan to Walter and Dorothy (Fraker) Davis. Darlene married Irving Leslie Maynard on July 29, 1961 in Marion, Michigan. He proceeded her in death on April 12, 2012.

Darlene loved most crafts; she taught beadwork at Ben Franklin in Cadillac and Ericksons Crafts in Traverse City; along with creating/teaching how to make greeting cards at the Cadillac senior center for over 12 years. She owned and operated Darlene’s Embroidering for 4 years. Darlene also worked at the PBS Party Store, Ace Hardware, Rexair of Cadillac, Kelsey Hayes in Brighton, MI, and Syntech in Traverse City.

Darlene is survived by her sons; Kenneth (Julieta) Maynard and Edward Maynard, two grandchildren, 5 great grandchildren and a sibling; Dianne (Gene) Holm.

She is preceded in death by her parents, husband Irving, sisters; Doris Sizemore and Delores Davis, brothers; Thomas Davis and George Davis, and special stepfather William Bell.

A celebration of life will be held with a hotdog roast on September 6, 2025 at the Richland Township Hall in Lucas from Noon to 8:00 PM.

The family is being served by the Burkholder Family Funeral Home in McBain, thoughts and prayers can be expressed to the family by visiting the online obituary at burkholderfunerals.com

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August 20, 2025

Greg & Dianne Monteruil

We were so sorry to hear about the passing of your mom, Darlene. She was such a special person to us, and we'll always remember her kindness and the love she had for her family. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you both during this difficult time. With love and sympathy Jeff, Greg and Dianne Monteruil
August 20, 2025

Helen Williams

I have many memories by working with her at Rexair years ago .And all the home made cards. At Christmas.love her dearly . Our sympathy to the family .Love Helen and Bob Williams
August 20, 2025

Doris Brumels

Fondly remembering Darlene from years ago when they lived in Lucas. I always enjoyed visiting with her and am sending my sympathies to her sons and family. Doris Brumels