Darnise A. Frey, age 71 of Highland, IL, died Wednesday, April 16, 2025, at Barnes-Jewish Hospital (BJC) in Saint Louis, MO.
She was born on Tuesday, December 7, 1954, in Baltimore City, MD, the daughter of Nelson and Dorothy (nee Hediger) Kroner.
On Thursday, June 11, 1981, she married John Frey at EvUCC, Highland, IL, who survives.
She was a member of American Legion Auxiliary, Lifetime Member VFW Post #5694 Auxiliary and former member of Highland Community Church.
Darlene enjoyed bingo and crafting. She loved eating seafood, especially crab.
Survivors include:
- Husband – John Frey, Highland, IL
- Son – John (Jennifer) Frey, Pontoon Beach, IL
- Son – Jeremy (Ellie) Frey, Carbondale, IL
- Son – Nathan Frey, Highland, IL
- Grandchild – Blake (fiancée-Maegan Wayment) Baum
- Grandchild – Tiffany Hamel
- Grandchild – Christopher Frey
- Grandchild – Josh Frey
- Grandchild – Destiny Rewis
- Grandchild – Luella Frey
- Grandchild – Dominic Frey
- Grandchild – Briar Baum
- Brother – Darnell (Randy) Darr, Sarasota, FL
- Brother – Nelson Kroner, Jr., Highland, IL
She was preceded in death by:
- Father – Nelson Kroner
- Mother – Dorothy Kroner (Hediger)
- Daughter – Charlene Johnson
Arrangements are being handled by Spengel-Boulanger Funeral Home in Highland, IL.
A Celebration of Life will be at 4:00 PM on Saturday, June 27, 2026, at VFW Post # 5694 in Highland, IL.
Memorial contributions may be made to Wishes of Family (checks payable to John Frey).
