Darlene K. (Mertz) Schroan, 71, passed away Saturday evening, March 22, 2025, at Lutheran Hospital in Ft. Wayne, IN.

Darlene was born in Celina,OH on June 11, 1953, to Clyde V. and Artiff E. (Thitoff) Mertz, both parents preceded her in death. She was a member of Faith Baptist Church in Berne. Darlene was an over the road truck driver for 10 years. She retired in 2017 from Wal-Mart in North Carolina as a deli clerk. She enjoyed working in her yard, tending to her flower gardens and spending time with her children and grandchildren.

She is survived by three children: Michelle LeAnn Stiles of Berne, Sidney Wayne Hamilton of Decatur and Anthony George Steiner of Berne; eleven grandchildren; and 5 grt. grandchildren; 2 sisters, Christine A. Johnston of Grove City, OH and Tamara S. Fullen of Wapakoneta, OH; one brother, Clyde V. "Bud" Mertz II of Lima, OH.

Per Darlene's wishes, there are no public services planned at this time. Goodwin – Cale & Harnish Memorial Chapel has been entrusted with the arrangements.

Memorials can be made to Friends Who Care Cancer Relief Foundation, Wells County, IN.