Darlene Leimkiller

Darlene Leimkiller, 65, of Nevada, passed away on Friday, Oct. 13, 2023, at the Nevada Regional Medical Center, in Nevada. Darlene was born on Feb. 20, 1958, in Nevada, to Melvin and Dorothy J. (Ogle) Ensor. On April 19, 1986, Darlene was married to David Leimkiller and he survives of the home.

Darlene was raised in Schell City and attended Schell City High School. She worked as a waitress in the Kansas City area for several years including the Blue Springs Country Club and later 54 Café in Nevada, as well as several other restaurants in the area. Darlene later became an LPN working at several nursing homes in Nevada and also drove a truck for ten years until her retirement.

Survivors in addition to her husband, David, include her children, Missy McCoy of Fort Scott, Brenda Brown (Mike) of Nevada, Debbie Brooks (William) of Nevada, Jeff Leimkiller of Lebanon, Mo., and J.D. Ellis (Tiffany) Schell City, Mo.; her grandchildren, Jakub, Ce’Airra, Hannah, Tiara, Kendrick, Brayden, Cheyenne, Elizabeth, Rielly, and “Little” Darlene; numerous great-grandchildren; three sisters, Mary Anderson of Higginsville, Mo., Donna Raggo of Nevada, and Mabel Pryor (Dale) of Nevada; and one brother, James Ensor (Gina) of Schell City. Darlene was preceded in death by her parents; a brother, Rolla Ensor; a granddaughter, Meaghyn Ensor; and her “Pops," Robert Wagner.

A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 21, at Ferry Funeral Home, in Nevada.

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