Mary Darlene (DeFoe) Allen, 87, passed away peacefully Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2025, with family by her side.

The family will host a celebration of life gathering at Cornerstone Church of Gillette, 406 S. Brooks Ave., Thursday, Nov. 13 with social hour at 1 p.m. and services at 2 p.m. and coffee and desserts at the church.

Mary was born on July 13, 1938 — the firstborn of eight children to Arthur and Borghild (Tollefsrud) DeFoe of Watford City, North Dakota. The siblings were raised with love and faith and all remain incredibly close. They call themselves the “Gang of Eight!”

Mary has five children and her fierce love for family, her independence and her “Never Give Up” attitude is instilled in each of them.

She was kind, giving and wonderfully creative. Her faith and family gave her the st

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