Darlene Kay Peterson (July 10, 1940 - December 6, 2011) Darlene Kay (Downs) Peterson, 71, of Kansas City, Missouri passed away Dec. 6, 2011, at her home. Private services. Darlene was born July 10, 1940 in Dixon, Illinois. She was a nurse in the Kansas City metropolitan area for over 40 years before retiring. Survivors include her children Pamela Peterson (Joseph) of Kansas City, MO and Jimmy Peterson of Blue Springs, MO, sister Roberta Mooney of Waleska, GA, grandchildren James, Jessica, and Christopher Peterson and great grandchildren Owen, Shyanne and Hunter.