Darlene Mora was born on January 2, 1944, in Beatrice, Nebraska. She grew up in Blue Springs and Wymore, and later made her home in Lincoln, where she spent most of her life. She passed away on April 24, 2026.
Darlene was a devoted wife to Jon Mora, a loving mother to Brad (Jennifer) Runge and Brian Runge, and a proud grandmother to Kailee Runge and Kiersten Runge.
She found joy in spending time with her family, especially watching movies and playing games together. She also loved staying connected with her granddaughters through text messages, something she enjoyed.
Darlene had a deep love for animals, especially her cats, who were an important part of her life. She also enjoyed watching birds and tending to her flower garden, appreciating the quiet beauty of the world around her.
She was kind and caring, always willing to help friends and family.
She was preceded in death by her parents, William “Bill” Agena and Tillie Agena (Buhr), and her sister, Evelyn Starnes.
A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, May 2, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. at Wyuka Funeral Home, 3600 “O” Street, Lincoln.
For those who wish to honor Darlene’s memory, donations may be made in her name to The Cat House HERE.
Darlene and John have been my neighbors for a little over 25 years now. Since I first moved in, they have been the most kind neighbors I have ever had. No matter how she was feeling, every time I saw Darlene she had a smile on her face. She was a very sweet lady and I will remember her fondly.My heart goes out to her family and friends, and I will keep you all in my prayers.
Darlene, was my wife’s sister inlaw however Mary and I felt she was a sister to us both. Even if Mary wasn’t with me there were many times when I delivered wheat in my semi truck trailer she and Jon would come to Goach Mills and pick me up. We would go out for dinner and go back to the house where we sat by the Coy and Tropical fish pond she and Jon built with all the wonderful flowers and shurbs around the yard.We spent many hours at their house or at Mary’s and I small ranch north of North Platte. Playing UNO or Pitch was always a blast trying to catch Jon and I cheating just for the fun of it and then once the girls caught Jon or I we would behave and play fair. Mary and I loved Dar so and I will miss Dar as the last few years because of Dars, Mary’s and myself we were not able to get together as we would have like to.
Jon my love, prayers and hopes are with you, Brad and Bryan so please know our Lord is there for each of you. Mary will be there to greet Dar in our Lords Kingdom and Dar will be renewed perfect, painless and joyful.