Darlene Raye (Dorgan) Geschwill of Woodburn, Oregon passed away Monday, September 3, 2018 at the age of 71. She had developed a complication from a previous medical condition. She was surrounded by her family for her final days and hours.

Darlene was born in Silverton to Dan & Dolores Dorgan of Scotts Mills. She attended Crooked Finger Grade School and graduated from Silverton High School.  Darlene married William Geschwill on December 5, 1970 at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Mt. Angel.

Darlene was a homemaker and farmers wife. She always got her work done without complaint – canning, helping her children raise their farm animals, running for parts for the farm, and generally helping anyone anytime they needed it. In her younger years she enjoyed bowling, and other hobbies included working in her flowers, baking and making candy, and the occasional trip to the casino at the beach. She enjoyed shopping and would always bring by a little something she had found for you. She was the epitome of generosity in a person.

She is survived by her husband William Geschwill of Woodburn, daughter Tamie Hart of Mt. Angel, sons Fred (Leigh) & Bill (Heidi) Geschwill of Woodburn. She has 6 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents Dan & Dolores, a brother Dan, and her daughter Chrissy Belden.

Services will be held at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Mt. Angel on Friday, September 7, 2018. There will be a rosary at 10:30 AM and a funeral mass at 11:00 AM. There will be a luncheon at the Parish Center immediately following. In lieu of flowers, donations in her honor could be made to the Father Taafe Home in Salem or your favorite charity.