Darlene Kay Bridge

Darlene Kay (Landis) Bridge, 88 of Idaville passed away on Sunday, December 9, 2024 at her home.

She was born on December 21, 1935 at the family home in Cass County near Logansport, the daughter of the late Charles “Cotton” and Dorothy (Allen) Landis. She married the love of her life, Paul “Mert” Bridge on April 11, 1954 at the Methodist Church in Burnettsville. He survives.

Kay was a 1954 graduate of Burnettsville High School. She was primarily a homemaker. She worked for RCA until she decided it was better for her to be a stay-at-home mother. She was a dedicated member of the Pike Creek Church of the Brethren where she was active in the women’s fellowship and in the past, taught Sunday School. 

She enjoyed mushroom hunting, gardening, and picking raspberries. She was a fabulous cook and was especially known for her German Chocolate Cake, her butterscotch, peach, and raspberry pies, and her chicken and noodles. She cherished her family and her family cherished her. She was a mother and grandmother to many.

She is survived by her husband, Paul “Mert” Bridge of Idaville; son, David Bridge (wife, Tonya Brothers-Bridge) of Ferdinand; sister, Bobbie Harrison of Logansport; sister-in-law, Edna Marie Landis of Logansport; a bonus granddaughter, Nea Lund of the Scandinavian Country of Denmark; and a host of nieces, nephews, extended family, and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Charles “Cotton” and Dorothy (Allen) Landis; children, Paula K. Bridge, Steven Bridge, and infant son, Phillip Eugene Bridge; siblings, Donna Logan, Doris Cosgray, Ron Landis, Sue Shaffer, Terry Landis, and infant sister, Dixie Landis.

Visitation will be from 4pm until 8pm on Thursday, December 12, 2024 at Springer-Voorhis-Draper Funeral Home of Monticello.

Funeral services celebrating Kay’s life will be at 10:30 am, Friday at the funeral home with Rev. Jason Metzinger officiating.

Burial follow in Davis Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be given to the Pike Creek Church of the Brethren or to the Idaville Volunteer Fire Department. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.

Friends and family are encouraged to share a photo, a memory, or messages of condolence at www.springervoorhisdraper.com

Springer-Voorhis-Draper Funeral Home of Monticello is entrusted with care.