Darlene Graner

Darlene Graner, 92, Mandan, passed away on November 29, 2025, at CHI St. Alexius Medical Center in Bismarck.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 AM on Thursday, December 4, 2025, at Christ the King Catholic Church, Mandan, with Fr. Fred Harvey celebrating. Burial will follow the service at Mandan Union Cemetery.

Visitation will take place one hour prior to the funeral mass at the church on Thursday.

Darlene was born September 24, 1933, to George E. and Agnes (Smith) Schmidt in Mandan. She graduated from Mandan High School in 1951. On December 30, 1952, Darlene married Lawrence J. Graner in Mandan. In 1961, they moved to Napoleon and owned and operated the Super Valu Store until June 1979, when they moved back to Mandan.

Darlene was a homemaker and caregiver to her family. She was known for her cooking and baking, which she generously shared with family and friends. Darlene enjoyed gardening and raising flowers, reading, and spending time with family.

Darlene is survived by her daughter, Carol (Whitey) Buchholz, Napoleon; son, Daryl Graner, Mandan; grandchildren, Alisha Graner (Choutae Gerhardt), Mandan, Paul (Melora) Buchholz, Turtle Lake, and Rebecca (Steve) Schmidt, Linton; and her great-grandchildren, Adeline and Jessa Schwab, Ripp Gerhardt, Georg and Henri Buchholz, and Kimber, Barrett, and Kadence Schmidt. Darlene was also looking forward to the arrival of twin great-grandchildren in March.

Darlene was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Lawrence; daughter, Brenda; son, Duane; brothers, Kenneth and Eugene “Bud” Schmidt; and sisters, Bernice Reed and LaVerne Richard.

Memorials may be made to Christ the King Church or the Morton County Public Library.