Darlyne Joyce Ernst

Darlyne Joyce Ernst was born on March 24th, 1943, in Gaylord, MN, to Marvin and Fern Franke, Sr. She grew up on a farm in the Gaylord area and attended school in Gaylord.
Darlyne Joyce Ernst of Deerwood, MN, was 81 years old and was called home to be with the Lord on Thursday, October 24th, 2024, where she will be reunited in grace with her daughter, Amy, parents Marvin and Fern, and sister, Betty.
After she finished school, she worked at Rosenbergs, nursing homes and Hands Inc while cleaning for several people. Her Love for the elderly led her to opening an adult foster care in her home called Carver Street Homes Plus. She operated her business until retiring and moving up north with the love of her life and partner Cy Wendorff.
She enjoyed many years of retirement doing her sewing and making crafts for craft shows. She also enjoyed playing cards and games with friends and family. She especially enjoyed the visits from her brother Butch and sister-in-law Phyliss when they would play marbles together.
She enjoyed visits from family and fishing on the pontoon. She loved watching birds and old westerns on TV when the birds weren’t active.
Darlyne is survived by her special friend Cy Wendorff of Deerwood, MN; Daughter Kristine Schwartz (Brian) of Winthrop, MN; Son Steven Ernst of Fargo, ND, Son Alan Ernst (Tara) of Gibbon, MN, Grandson Joshua Schwartz (Suki) of Chaska; Granddaughters Rachel Meyer (Nick) of Fairfax, MN; Clarrissa Lutterman (Jesse) of Belle Plaine, MN; and Makayla Ernst of Baxter, MN; six great grandchildren; Brothers Clifford, Jerry and Marvin, Jr.; Sisters Marvel, Beverly; Sisters-in-law, Brothers-in-law and many nieces, nephews and friends.
Requested by Darlyne to not have a funeral. There will be a cremation and gathering of friends and family held on Saturday, November 9th, 1 p.m.-3 p.m. at the Warehouse reception hall at 106 North Carver Street, Winthrop, MN. All friends and family are invited to attend.