DODGE CITY – Darlene Burge, 86, died Monday, August 18, 2025 at Trinity Manor, Dodge City.

She was born November 25, 1938 at Eau Claire, Wisconsin the daughter of William Howard Taft and Loretta Marion Karen (Ridgway) Minton.  She was a graduate of Dodge City High School and a longtime Dodge City resident.  She worked at McDonalds restaurant for many years and for over 12 years she was the Head Cashier for the USD 443 Food Service Program until retiring May 30, 2005

She was a member of VFW Post 1714 Ladies Auxiliary and enjoyed embroidery.

On April 19, 1957 she married Melvin LeRoy Burge at Dodge City.  He preceded her in death on December 19, 2008.

Survivors include:  her sister, Cheryl Alexander, Dodge City; and numerous nephew and nieces.

She was also preceded in death by her parents, her son, Charlie Burge, 3 brothers, Billy Dean Minton, Jerry Dennis Minton and David Lowell Minton and a sister, Jeanne Ridge.

Funeral service will be 10:00 am Monday, August 25, 2025 at Ziegler Funeral Chapel, Dodge City, with Jeff Hiers officiating.  Burial will follow in Maple Grove Cemetery, Dodge City.  Visitation will be from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm Sunday at Ziegler Funeral Chapel.

The family suggests memorials to VFW Post 1714 in care of Ziegler Funeral Chapel, 1901 N. 14th Ave., Dodge City, Kansas 67801.