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Morrison Today
By the People, for the People
Darlene H. Foster, Morrison Resident, Passes Away
Longtime church secretary and community member was a three-time cancer survivor.
Mar. 2, 2026 at 2:07pm
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Darlene H. Foster, a lifelong resident of Morrison, Illinois, has passed away at the age of 89. Foster was a devoted member of the Morrison United Methodist Church, where she served as church secretary for 25 years. She was also active in local community organizations such as the Whiteside County Home Extension, PEO, and Wa Tan Ye. Foster was a three-time cancer survivor and had a special passion for supporting Relay For Life and encouraging others facing similar battles.
Why it matters
Darlene Foster's passing marks the loss of a beloved community member who dedicated much of her life to serving her local church and supporting important causes. Her story highlights the resilience and community spirit that can be found in small-town America.
The details
Foster was born in Morrison in 1936 and graduated from Morrison High School in 1954. She married Donald F. Foster in 1958, and the couple shared 63 years of marriage before his passing in 2021. Darlene worked as a secretary for several area companies over the years, but her true passion was raising her family and serving her church. In addition to her 25 years as church secretary, she was also involved in the Whiteside County Home Extension, PEO, and Wa Tan Ye.
- Darlene H. Foster was born on September 3, 1936.
- She graduated from Morrison High School in 1954.
- Darlene married Donald F. Foster on October 25, 1958.
- Donald F. Foster passed away on November 4, 2021.
- Darlene H. Foster passed away in 2026.
The players
Darlene H. Foster
A lifelong resident of Morrison, Illinois, who was a devoted member of the Morrison United Methodist Church, where she served as church secretary for 25 years. She was also active in local community organizations such as the Whiteside County Home Extension, PEO, and Wa Tan Ye. Foster was a three-time cancer survivor and had a special passion for supporting Relay For Life and encouraging others facing similar battles.
Donald F. Foster
Darlene's husband of 63 years, who passed away in 2021.
Morrison United Methodist Church
The church where Darlene Foster served as secretary for 25 years.
Whiteside County Home Extension
A local community organization that Darlene Foster was involved with.
PEO
A local community organization that Darlene Foster was involved with.
Wa Tan Ye
A local community organization that Darlene Foster was involved with.
The takeaway
Darlene Foster's life was marked by her dedication to her community, her church, and her family. Her resilience in the face of cancer and her passion for supporting others facing similar challenges serve as an inspiration to all who knew her. Her passing is a profound loss for the Morrison community, but her legacy of service and compassion will continue to live on.
