Darlene A. Pike

Darlene A. Pike, 80, of Carlyle, died Sunday, August 21, 2022 at Carlyle Healthcare Center. She was born October 5, 1941 in Beckemeyer, the daughter of Theodore and Edna, nee Hartman, Edwards. She married James Pike January 8, 1993 at St. Teresa Church in Marydale and he survives in Carlyle.

In addition to her husband she is survived by her children, Kim (Dale) Haukap, Jill (Mike) Rakers, Betsy (Dennis) Hartung, Kelly (fiancé, Gary Davenport) Meyer, Jodi (Eric) White, and Michael (Angie) Meyer; 14 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; her siblings, Tom (Sandy) Edwards, Sharon Hughes, and Debbie (Jeff) Chapman; and a sister-in-law, Rosemarie Edwards.

In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by a brother, Jim Edwards.

Mrs. Pike was a daycare provider for many years. She was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church in Carlyle. Darlene enjoyed gardening, sewing, and listening to music.

A Mass of Remembrance will be held on Saturday, August 27, 2022 at 4 p.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church in Carlyle with Rev. George Mauck officiating.

Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society or the Alzheimer’s Association and will be received at Nordike Funeral Home, 740 Fairfax St., Carlyle, IL 62231 who is serving the family.