Darlene attended Wyandotte High School and went on to Graceland College, in Lamoni, Iowa before going into the Independence Sanitarium School of Nursing in Independence, Mo. She Graduated with an Associates in nursing from Graceland in Lamoni, Iowa.

She married George Robert Vermeulen on April 9^th 1966. Together they traveled, studied a wide variety of culture to bring into their lives.

She went on to obtain her Master’s Degree in Herbal Medicine and studied with Nationally Famous Physicians and Herbalists, Darlene created her own home business, “Heartland Regenesis” helping many people find a natural way to regain and maintain their health naturally. This established her as one of the top iridologists and natural health consultants within the Kansas City area.  

She is preceded in death by her parents, husband George Robert Vermeulen.

She is survived by her only child Aaron Charles Vermeulen, Daughter-in-law Marcia, Granddaughters Emillia Marie  and Jacqueline Diane Vermeulen. 

Private family services will be held at a later date. For information please email: 
darlene1943_2018@yahoo.com