Darlene A. Sukowski, Town of Cedarburg, went home to her heavenly home in the early afternoon of Tuesday, February 10, 2026. She was 79 years old.

Darlene was born in Port Washington, Wisconsin the daughter of Edward and Leona “Onie” (nee Schlegel) Ott. She married Michael Sukowski, of Milwaukee, on May 3, 1969, at St Paul’s Lutheran Church in Grafton. They were married for 53 years before Michael’s passing in 2022.

Darlene was baptized, attended, confirmed and a proud 3rd generation lifelong member of St Paul’s Lutheran Church. She was a member of the Alter Guild, Women’s Guild, quilting and crafting groups. She graduated from Cedarburg High School in 1965 before graduating from beautician school.

As a young girl, she enjoyed helping her parents with their catering business. She served food at contentless parties and weddings, many with family ties to this day. This is where she found one of her true loves, baking. She made thousands of cakes, even into her mid 70’s for her great, great niece and great, great nephew.

Darlene loved working with people, which was demonstrated through her numerous jobs. They span from being a beautician, ticket sales at the outdoor theatre, manager at A&W restaurant, shipping toys at M.W. Kasch to her last and perhaps most satisfying position as a new resident greeter (making everyone feel special) at NewCastle Place.

Until her last few years, she lived on the farm, where she was the 4th generation on the Schlegel family homestead. Her last wish was that the family homestead remains an active farm through her trust. Darlene loved playing sheephead. She adored her family and formed deep loving bonds with David (Pam) Schlegel and Tyler (April) Krueger, cousins, nieces, nephews and numerous friends. Many of whom called her Dolly.

She is survived by her brother-in-law Ronald Sukowski, her godchildren Tyler Krueger, Scott Gehl and John Sullivan, along with numerous cousins and friends.

Darlene was preceded in death by her parents Edward and Leona “Onie” (nee Schlegel) Ott, her beloved husband Michael, brothers-in-law Wayne and Dennis, special brother Wilburt (Doris) Schlegel, and her in-laws, George and Louise (nee Walfert) Sukowski.

A Memorial service for Darlene will be held at 12 Noon on Saturday, February 21, 2026, at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Grafton (701 Washington Street Grafton, WI 53024). The family will greet guests from 10:30AM until the time of the service. She will be laid to rest next to her husband at St. Paul’s Cemetery in Grafton.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to Ascension Ozaukee Hospital, Linda at Horizon, her extended family at NewCastle Place (Alisha, Yolanda, Tanika, all the staff and especially to the drivers who logged thousands of miles driving her around), Donna Gehl, Polly Morrison and Steve Proefrock for their loving care and help. Thank you to Pastors Anderson, Schultz, and Maschke for all their visits and words of comfort.