Darlene M. (Fauber) Sloan

Sloan, Darlene M. (née Fauber), passed away, Wednesday, April 23, 2025. Beloved wife of Loy A. Sloan; dearest mom of Mindy (Robert) Sloan Anderson of Ramona, CA, Becky (Bob) Sloan Byrne of Des Peres, MO, and Jody Sloan of Wildwood, MO; playful "MawMaw" of Madison, Leah, Christopher, Kendall, Austin (Hannah), Spencer, Grant, Heath (Ali), Benjamin and Jacob; adoring great-grandmother of Kai, Koral, Khodi, Nora, Wyatt and Shea; treasured daughter of the late Carl and Bernadine Fauber (née Durst); sister of Kenneth (Sharlene) Fauber of Metamora, IL, and the late Joan (survived by Richard) Garber of Metamora, IL; sister-in-law of Marilyn (the late Steven) Rawls of Heyworth, IL; our dear aunt, great-aunt, cousin and friend.

Our wife, mom, and MawMaw was a very special person and a friend to everyone she met. She grew up in a florist and greenhouse, which her parents started, and eventually, she became the owner and operator. She was a proud Metamora Redbird, no matter where she lived. She is known for her sweet, gentle, giving soul, open-door policy for people in pain, and endless willingness to welcome and care for stray animals. She always supported the underdogs, including being a Chicago Cubs fan in a Cardinal family.

Darlene was committed to volunteerism, as demonstrated through her endless work ethic and fearless approach to providing whatever someone else needed … often at her own sacrifice. She shared her natural gifts as a seamstress, gardener, and florist to better the lives of others. Her lifelong passion for music and singing was known by all due to her willingness to break into song at any moment. As members of First United Methodist Church of Peoria, she and her husband, Loy, were vital participants in neighborhood ministries such as Irving Primary School tutoring, Morton Square Soccer Program, and Irving Children's Choir.

Our wife, mom, and MawMaw will always be the #1 protector of her kids, grandkids, and great-grandkids. "No one hurts my kids." Her upbeat, joyful, playful energy inspires us all to see the positive. Her unconditional, unbridled love for her family and limitless love for the Lord will never end.

During the Celebration of Life, there will be a period when all those attending in person are invited to share their memories of Darlene and the impact she has made on their life. For those who would like to attend virtually, the link below will be available from 11 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. CST.

Services: Visitation at the Mason Funeral Home - Metamora Chapel, 219 East Partridge Street, Metamora, IL 61548, Tuesday, April 29, from 11:00 a.m. until time of Celebration of Life at 12:00 p.m. The Celebration of Life will be live streamed via a Zoom link and recorded for those unable to attend in-person. Please join below at https://bit.ly/4jpZyYl. If desired, contributions may be made to Annie's Hope - The Center for Grieving Kids. As a service of the SCHRADER Funeral Home and Crematory, friends may sign the family's on-line guestbook at Schrader.com.

Annie's Hope - The Center for Grieving Kids
1333 West Lockwood Avenue, Suite 104, Kirkwood MO 63122