Darlene Kay Richards, 56, died April 9, 2014 at Hays Medical Center. Born January 22, 1958, in Colorado Springs, Colorado, she was the daughter of Emil and Wanda (Berry) Vsetecka. She married Ron Richards in Larned. They later divorced. A resident of Otis since 1992, coming from Larned, she was a cook for the Larned State Hospital until retirement. Survivors include two daughters, Jessica Wasson of Great Bend and Robin K. Hill of Otis; step-daughter, Sheila Richards of Mount Hope; one sister, Donna Vsetecka of South Hutchinson; one brother: Daniel Vsetecka of Larned; and three grandchildren, Nautika Richards, Malachi Wasson, and Shorie Hill. She was preceded in death by step-son, John Richards; and brother, Tom Fuller. Memorial graveside service will be at 1:30 p.m., Monday, April 14, 2014 at Bohemian National Cemetery, Timken. The Reverend Dr. Scott V. Solether will officiate. There will be no visitation as cremation has taken place. Memorials are suggested to the Family Crisis Center in care of the funeral home.