Darlene L. Catlin

May 13, 1937 - August 16, 2020

Darlene Catlin, 83, of Kearney, formerly of Gibbon, passed away Sunday, August 16, 2020 at Ravenna Good Samaritan Home. A private graveside service will be held at the Riverside Cemetery in Gibbon. There will be no visitation. In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the family for future designation. Online condolences may be shared at www.osrfh.com. O'Brien Straatmann Redinger Funeral Homes and Cremations are in charge of arrangements. Darlene was born May 13, 1937 in Gibbon, Nebraska to Kenneth and Marie (Oliver) Puttergill. She received her education from Gibbon High School, graduating in 1955. On June 19, 1955, Darlene was united in marriage to Harry “Jim” Catlin at the Gibbon Baptist Church. Darlene was instrumental in the push for the Gibbon Public Library, where she served as Librarian for over 25 years. Left to cherish her memory are her son, Michael Catlin and wife, Denise of Shelton daughter-in-law, Lyn Catlin of Allston, MA; grandchildren, McKenzie, Courtney, Nolan, Emily, Mikala and Tegun Catlin; great grandchildren, Skylar and Elizabeth; sister, Kay Horst and husband, Merle of San Diego, CA; brother, Larry Puttergill and wife, Marilyn of Gibbon; brothers-in-law, Ron Catlin of Kearney an Ken Catlin of Lincoln; sisters-in-law, Lois Benson of Kearney and Linda Johnson and husband, Curt of Omaha; as well as several nieces, nephews and extended family and friends. Darlene was preceded by her parents; husband, Jim Catlin; son, Ricky Catlin; and daughter, Karen Catlin.