Obituary

Darlyne Marie (Barnes) Putz, Beloved wife of Robert Putz, went home with the angels on Tuesday, April 6^th, 2021 after a brief illness.  She was born on February 18^th, 1933 to Malani Barnes and Hazel Barnes. She is survived by her children Robert Putz Jr and his wife Gail, William Putz and his wife Laura, Timothy Putz, Edward Putz and wife Darlene, Elizabeth Putz, and Mary Hughes and her husband David. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Christine O’Brien. Her grandchildren include Matthew O’Brien, Daniel Putz, William Putz Jr, Erik Putz, Sean O’Brien, Katie DeVry, Brian Putz, Michelle Putz, Brett Putz, Andrea McCarrick, Erin Hughes, Jessica Hughes, Meredith Hughes, and John Hughes. Her great grandchildren are Bella O’Brien, Tenley O’Brien, Emmet O’Brien, Sloan O’Brian, Owen O’Brien, Abigail O’Brien, Landon Putz, Brody Putz, Henry DeVry, Paul DeVry, Owen O’Brien, Archer O’Brien, Abigail O’Brien, and Kingston Putz.

Mom was a vibrant soul who loved life, loved her family, and loved to travel. She embraced the challenges of being an Army wife and making the best of every situation in countless places in the world. She traveled extensively, but never forgot her humble roots of her hometown of Vinton, Iowa. She rejoiced in the accomplishments of her husband and her children, never calling attention to her own immeasurable contributions making the world a better place. She was comfortable in any situation, but is now back with Christy, MJ, Hazel, and Dad. She had countless friends and will be dearly missed by friends and family.

Mass for Darlyne will be held at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church, 13720 W. Thomas Rd. Avondale, Arizona 85392 on Monday, April 12^th, 2021 at 10:30AM.  Her final resting place will be at Arlington Cemetery with her husband, Robert.