Darlene Marie Kokely, 73, of Iron Belt, WI, died Tuesday, May 23, 2017 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born June 2, 1943 in Ironwood, MI, the daughter of Eino and Dolores (Baross) Mattson. She graduated from the J.E. Murphy High School in Hurley with the Class of 1961. For the past 18 years, she had been employed at Ironwood Plastics, retiring on Feb. 2, 2017. Darlene enjoyed Country Music Concerts, women''s ice fishing, and stamping and crafting. She especially enjoyed spending time with family and attending her grandchildren''s events. She enjoyed sports and was an avid Packer fan. Darlene was involved with many cancer walks and polar plunges. She is survived by her mother, Dolores of Iron Belt, WI; four sons, Todd (Bernie) Kokely of Iron Belt, Jason (Tracy) Kokely and Quinn (Stacy) Kokely both of Hurley, Chris Olson of St. Michael, MN; five daughters, Carenea (Kevin) Aijala of Oma, WI, Jody (David) Brown of Iron Belt, Cherie Kokely of Hurley, Becki (Ray) Chavers of Saxon, and Kristen (Bryan) Nelson of Iron Belt; three brothers, Robert (Donna) Mattson of Ironwood, Donald (Carol) Mattson of Iron Belt, and William Mattson of Iron Belt; her sister, JoAnne Walta of Nekoosa, WI; 22 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. Darlene was preceded in death by her husband, Robert T. Kokely on Aug. 4, 1998. She was also preceded in death by her father; her sister, Bonnie Misuraco; her son, James Olson in infancy; and two sisters in infancy. Cremation has taken place at the Range Crematory in Hurley. The memorial service will be at 11 am on Tuesday, May 30, 2017 at Zion Lutheran Church in Ironwood. Rev. Kurt Kovanen will officiate. The family will receive relatives and friends one hour prior to the service at the church on Tuesday. Inurnment will be in the Hillside Cemetery in Iron Belt. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to "Judy''s Ride" c/o the Dew Drop Inn in Pence.