BEL AIRE — Darlene Stephanie Bugner, 89, passed away on Nov. 8, 2025, at Catholic Care Center in Bel Aire, Kan. She was born on Aug. 2, 1936, in Damar, Kan., to Simon and Alma (Brin) Davignon. On April 21, 1956, she married Eugene ‘Gene’ Bugner in Wichita, Kan. He passed on Dec. 25, 2022.

A Great Bend resident since 1968, coming from Garden City, Wichita, and Garden Plain, Darlene was a homemaker. She was a member of Prince of Peace Parish at St. Patrick Catholic Church, Altar Society, Daughters of Isabella, and a Eucharistic Minister for 15 years. Darlene also volunteered for St. Patrick Catholic School and the church, as well as taught CCD for junior and senior high students. She was a proud godmother to three children. Darlene enjoyed taking care of and spending time with her family.

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