Darlene “Dal” Rose Dace, 89, of Cary, died peacefully September 8, 2024.
Darlene was born July 24, 1935 in Chicago, the daughter of Henry and Rose Siman. On May 30, 1959 she married Rollo V. Dace.
Dal was an amazing, beautiful wife, mother, and grandmother. She had a smile and a spirit that could light up a room. With her Polish and German heritage, she became the best Italian cook ever. She also enjoyed food, and her grandchildren remember her as a “Foodie.” Dal was larger than life and loved even more. Her children and her grandchildren were her greatest joy. She will be missed by all who knew her.
She is survived by her children, Stephen Dace, and Darla (Anthony) Bogumill, by her grandchildren, Tiffani, Ashley, Austin, and Cassie.
Darlene was preceded in death by her parents and by her son, Daniel Dace and her husband, Rollo.
Visitation will be on Friday, September 13, 2024 from 11- 1:15pm at DeFiore Funeral Home -10763 Dundee Road, Huntley. A Mass will be celebrated at 1:30pm on September 13, 2024 at St. Mary Catholic Church. In lieu of flowers memorials may be directed to Catholic Charities.
For further information please contact the funeral home at 847-515-8772 or online condolences may be directed to www.defiorefuneral.com
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Dearest Darla, I just found about about Mom and Dad! I'm so very sorry. My heart is broken, I loved your mother so much. 💔
Since I don’t know how to get in touch with either of Rollo and Del’s children Stephen and Darla I’m using this format to express my Condolences to you two and the rest of your families. Our families were very close when we were youngsters, many family gatherings. Rollo and Dal have come to a few of our family gatherings. They both were special people. We enjoyed their company. They were Godparents to my youngest child, Christine. I didn’t hear about Dal’s passing until today, the 13th. Unfortunately, I won’t be able to make it to the services. I’m wheelchair bound and reliant on others for transportation. In all truth it is a blessing that she is able to join her husband and son and is at peace. A saying that I cherish is “ To live in the hearts of those we love……is never to die”. All three are in my heart.
Steve, Darla, Tiffani, Ashley, Austin, Cassie, My deepest sympathies for the loss of your beloved mom, and grandma. Please know Mark and I are praying for you all. Dal was one of a kind!
I am Dal's sister-in-law. I met Dal when she and Rollo dated and then married. I was 11 and so I was able to enjoy many years with Dal. We had a wonderful friendship. She was fun to be around, and beautiful. She enjoyed people and socializing and we all enjoyed her. I remember several happy events at their home. She was a great cook and hostess. I am so very sad that she has passed.
Dal was so sweet to me and so high energy. She always made us feel welcomed at their home in Cary. My mom would tell me about how nice Dal was to her when she was growing up. I have fond memories of Dal and she will be missed.