Darlene Yvonne Cvancara 91, of Stanley, ND passed away on Saturday, February 19,2022 at the Mountrail Bethel Home in Stanley, ND.

Darlene was born on September 23, 1930, the third of seven children, to Maurice and Maidie (Tossett) Rosencrans in Stanley, North Dakota. She lived on the farm south of Blaisdell until 1942 when their family moved to a farm nine miles south of Powers Lake, North Dakota. She attended school in Powers Lake and graduated in 1948.

She was united in marriage to Frankie Cvancara on February 5, 1949. She would tell the story of Frankie and her driving to Stanley to get their marriage license and get married at the courthouse, but when they arrived back in Ross, North Dakota they realized they’d picked up the marriage license but forgotten to get married. The couple then had to turn around and drive back to Stanley to get married. Frankie and Darlene moved to the Cvancara farm south of Ross where they helped Frankie’s parents farm and ranch. They eventually took over the farm. Frankie passed away on January 28, 1986, and Darlene remained on the farm for a couple of years before moving to Stanley.

Darlene was a very generous lady with a heart of gold, a witty smile, and a dry sense of humor. She donated to many organizations in Stanley and the surrounding area. She was especially proud of her donations to the Stanley Fire Department, Stanley Dollars for Scholars, and the Rosen Place.

Darlene is survived by her sisters-in-law, Laura Jean Rosencrans of Tioga, ND, Carol Rosencrans of Hettinger, ND, and Connie Rosencrans of Powers Lake, ND; and many nieces and nephews.

Darlene is preceded in death by her parents; husband; sisters, June Gamble and Connie Seaver; brothers, Larry, Bill, Jack, and Richard; brothers-in-law, Archie Gamble and Don Seaver.

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