Darnise A. Frey

Darnise A. Frey, age 71, of Highland, IL, died Wednesday, April 16, 2026, at Barnes-Jewish-Children’s Hospital (BJC) in Saint Louis, MO.

She was born on Tuesday, Dec. 7, 1954, in Baltimore City, MD, the daughter of Nelson and Dorothy (née Hediger) Kroner.

On Thursday, June 11, 1981, she married John Frey at EvUCC, Highland, IL, who survives.

She was a member of American Legion Auxiliary and Lifetime Member VFW Post #5694 Auxiliary,

Darnise enjoyed bingo and crafting. She loved eating seafood, especially crab.

Survivors include:

Husband – John Frey, Highland, IL

Son – John (Jennifer) Frey, Pontoon Beach, IL

Son – Jeremy (Ellie) Frey, Carbondale, IL

Son – Nathan Frey, Highland, IL

Grandchild – Blake (fiancée-Maegan Wayment) Baum

Grandchild – Tiffany Hamel

Grandchild – Christopher Frey

Grandchild – Josh Frey

Grandchild – Destiny Rewis

Grandchild – Luella Frey

Grandchild – Dominic Frey

Grandchild – Briar Baum

Brother – Darnell (Randy) Darr, Sarasota, FL

Brother – Nelson Kroner, Jr., Highland, IL

She was preceded in death by:

Father – Nelson Kroner

Mother – Dorothy Kroner (née Hediger)

Daughter – Charlene Johnson

Arrangements are being handled by Spengel-Boulanger Funeral Home in Highland, IL.

A Celebration of Life will be at 4 p.m. on Saturday, June 27, 2026, at VFW Post # 5694 in Highland, IL.

Memorial contributions may be made to Wishes of Family (checks payable to John Frey).