I was a year ahead of Diane at St Pat's Elementary School in Iowa City. I remember sitting next to her in the auditorium. I was being presented with a music award and was nervous about going up to the stage. She saw I was nervous and distracted me by telling me my hands looked like a pianist's hands. What a sweetheart! I will always remember that.

Madonna (Norris) Lechner

Grayslake IL

I'm sorry to hear about Diane's passing. We only knew each other through the UIHC cafeteria, but as others mentioned ... she was always smiling and was the kind of person who tried to make you feel better after you left. We worked many overnight shifts, and she could tell when you were having a particularly rough night. Her extra sensitivity and compassion went a long way to keeping you going.

I am so sorry to hear of Diane's passing. I remember her working at the UIHC cafeteria overnight. She was always smiling! You will be missed - I have missed you since you left your position at UIHC.

There are so many things about you I will miss Diane! But I think your crazy sense of humor might be at the top along with your deep sense of caring for your family especially Squirt,Chris, Brandon,and Jessica,your friends(there are many!)and your love and fierce sense of protection for the animals. Know you are missed my friend! See you on the other side!!!!!!!!!

Diane and I were classmates at St. Pat's grade school and Regina. She always had an infectious laugh and was fun to know. So sorry for your loss.

work with Diane back in the old days of The Old Homestead Inn. I was in high school at the time. What a fun loving person to work. Her humor was awesome !!

you will be missed my friend.

enjoyed our years at work together.

Always enjoyed seeing Diane when she brought her pets in to the vet clinic. She loved her animals very much and she was such a fun, special lady. Loved her positive attitude about everything. She will be missed.

A very nice person. I will always remember you.