1971-2024
Darcy Jo Gliem, 52, daughter of Norman and Diane (Elliott) Downing, was born June 24, 1971, in Guthrie Center. She passed away Monday, May 20, 2024, at UnityPoint Iowa Methodist Medical Center, Des Moines.
Darcy was raised in the Panora area and graduated from Panora-Linden High School in 1989. She went on to graduate from the University of Northern Iowa in Cedar Falls, being the first in her family to graduate from college. In December of 1994, she married Travis Gliem and, to this union, two sons were born, Shane and T.J. They made their home around the Panora area. Darcy worked as an accountant for various companies and also did some consulting work. For the last few years, she enjoyed writing books.
She also enjoyed crocheting, knitting and gardening.
She was a member of the First Christian Church, Panora.
Darcy is survived by her husband, Travis Gliem of rural Panora; sons, Shane Gliem of Panora and T.J. Gliem of Council Bluffs; her mother, Diane Arganbright of rural Guthrie Center; brothers, Scott Downing of Panora and Troy Downing of Fort Dodge. She was preceded in death by her father, Norman Downing, and step-father, Richard Arganbright.
Memorial services will be 11 a.m., Wednesday, May 29, 2024, at the First Christian Church, Panora. Visitation will be one hour prior to the services at the church. Burial of her urn will be held following the services in Morrisburg Cemetery, near Stuart.
Twigg Funeral Home, Panora, is entrusted with her services.