Darlene Comerford

Darlene Ruth Comerford, of Dallas, Texas, passed away on August 31, 2026 at the age of 88. She was born December 24, 1937, in Grinnell, Iowa.

Darlene graduated from Grinnell High School in 1954 and went on to graduate cum laude from Creighton University in Omaha, Nebraska, in 1960.

She spent 35 years working in Software Development for IBM Corporation, serving in several locations, including Omaha, Minneapolis, Austin and ultimately the Dallas metroplex.

Darlene was preceded in death by her parents, her brother, and fiancé, Bernie Votiva.

She dearly loved her family and is survived by her brother and sister-in-law, Clair and Bernice; five nieces and nephews; and seven great-nieces and great-nephews.

Darlene had a lifelong passion for Nebraska football and was a season ticket holder for more than 50 years. She was also an avid Dallas Cowboys fan and always enjoyed talking sports. Her faith was an integral part of her life and a constant source of comfort. She also had a special fondness for sweets, which brought her simple pleasures throughout her life.

A memorial Mass was held in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Darlene will be laid to rest in Grinnell, Iowa.

Memorial donations may be made to Heider College of Business Scholarships at Creighton University.