Darlene Mae Asquini was born January 22, 1941 at Chicago, Illinois to Theodore and Margaret Dahlin Ericson. She married Len Asquini April 23, 1963 at Chicago, Illinois. Darlene had lived in the Bull Shoals area since moving here from Glenview, Illinois in 2005. Darlene will be remembered for her love of her grandchildren, enjoying watching the deer from her deck and her favorite game shows. Her desire to see the good in everyone and her positive outlook will be missed by all that knew her. Although struggling with Multiple Sclerosis for many years she never complained. Darlene died at her residence in Bull Shoals on March 16, 2009 at the age of 68 years, 1 month & 24 days. Survivors: Husband Len Asquini of Bull Shoals, Arkansas, four sons, Mike Asquini(Randi) of Arlington Heights, Illinois, Pete Asquini(Lisa) of Fishers, Indiana, Len Asquini, Jr. of Saint Charles, Illinois, and Paul Asquini(Laura) of Symrna, Georgia, ten grandchildren; Danielle, Joe, Nicholas, Jack, Jacob, John, Alyssa, Luke, Mia, Dylan, one sister; Diane Nelson of Greenville, Tennessee and long time caregiver Barbara Smith of Gassville, Arkansas. Preceded in Death by: Parents Funeral: A Celebration of Life will be held from 11-1PM Thursday March 19, 2009 at Kirby and Family Funeral Home in Bull Shoals with a Vigil Service at 1PM with Father Charles Kanu officiating.