Darlene Cecilia Jensen, age 82, of Grayling, MI passed away peacefully at home with her husband and family by her side.

Darlene was born on October 1, 1943 in Waubay, SD to Benjamin and Mary (Mickalowski) Block. Darlene worked for many years for Crawford Ausable School District, at the Grayling Middle School.

Darlene spent much of her time volunteering at her church and in the community. But her main joy was spending time with her grand and great-grandchildren. She will be so missed by all of them.

Darlene is survived by her husband, Douglas Jensen; children, Timothy (Kimberly) Jensen of Mio, MI, Sherri (Robert) Aubry of Grayling, MI, and Julie Mack of Grayling, MI; grandchildren, Jacob (Kelly) Aubry, Makenna Harwood, Dylan (Victoria) Jensen, Jensen Aubry, Samantha Leeck, Chloe Harwood, and Zachary Mack; great-grandchildren, Nora Aubry, Elijah Mack, Hendrix Jensen, Elsie Aubry, Levi Leeck, and Boone Jensen; siblings, Irene Endery, Maryann Arsagra, Jen Harlan, Georgene "Bubbles" Roselles.

Darlene is preceded in death by her parents and brothers, Kenneth Block and Duane Block.

A Celebration of Darlene's Life will be celebrated at 11:00 am, June 20th, 2026, 11:00 am at Michelson Memorial United Methodist Church. Visitation will begin an hour prior.

Condolences can be shared with Darlene's family at www.sorensonlockwood.com

Arrangements have been entrusted to Sorenson-Lockwood Funeral Home.