Elberta A. (Tape) Darlage

Elberta A. (Tape) Darlage, age 83, of Vallonia, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 28, 2024, at Hoosier Christian Village, Brownstown, surrounded by her loving family. Mrs. Darlage was a dedicated lifelong member of St. Paul Lutheran Church, Wegan, where she was baptized in Christ on October 25, 1941, confirmed in faith on April 11, 1954, and united in holy marriage to her husband, Roy. She also sang in the church choir. Elberta and her late husband, Roy, were former owners of the Brownstown Frozen Food Locker. She was also a founding member and longtime participant of the Wegan Wide Awake Home Extension Club. Elberta cherished her family deeply, and she especially enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and celebrating Christmas with her entire family. She also had a special affection for the family farm. Alongside her love for family and the family farm, she found joy in square dancing, attending music shows with friends, mowing the lawn, gardening, and canning. Born on October 4, 1941, at her home in the Wegan area, Elberta was the daughter of Edward and Erna (Emme) Tape, both of whom preceded her in death. On April 2, 1961, at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Wegan, she married Roy D. Darlage, and he preceded her in death on March 19, 2024. Survivors include one son, Stan D. Darlage of Vallonia; two daughters: Deborah S. (Mike) Woods of Brownstown, and Rhonda G. (Jack) Terrell of Vallonia; five grandchildren: Ashley Chapman, Trista Hart, Colin (Olivia) Woods, Dane Darlage, and Carson Darlage; two great-grandchildren: Blakely Hart and Beckham Hart; one sister, Velma Nierman of Brownstown; two sisters-in-law: Shirley Stuckwisch of Brownstown, and Elberta Darlage of Brownstown. Besides her parents and her husband, Elberta was also preceded in death by an infant daughter, Lori Kay Darlage; daughter-in-law, Emily Darlage; one sister, Delores Melton; one brother, Harlann Tape; father-in-law and mother-in-law: Clarence and Verna Darlage; two sisters-in-law: Donna (Tape) Downing and Virginia Darlage; and four brothers-in-law: Wayne Nierman, H. Richard Darlage, Donald Darlage, and Fred Stuckwisch, Jr. Funeral services for Elberta A. (Tape) Darlage will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, October 31, 2024, at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Wegan, with Pastor Joel Meyer officiating. Friends may call from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 30, 2024, at Spurgeon Funeral Home, Inc., Brownstown, and from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the service at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, October 31, 2024, at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Wegan. Interment will be at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Wegan Cemetery. Memorials may be given to St. Paul Lutheran Church, Wegan, Parsonage Fund, Hoosier Christian Village Auxiliary, or Donor’s choice. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the caring staff at Spurgeon Funeral Home, Inc. Online memorials and condolences may be given at www.spurgeonfh.com

Elberta A. (Tape) Darlage

October 4, 1941 - October 28, 2024