Obituary of Diane Marie Englert

Diane Marie Englert, 63, of Oxford, died at her home, Monday, March 2, 2015, Visitation will be from 4 to 7 pm Thursday, March 5, 2015, at the Oxford Chapel of Gay & Ciha Funeral and Cremation Service. No other services are planned. In lieu of flowers memorial donations can be made to support her grandchildren's education in the future. Online condolences may be sent for her family through the web @ www.gayandciha.com. Diane was born July 3, 1951, in Iowa City, where she grew up and attended schools, graduating from Regina High School in 1969. For over 32 years she worked in the Dietary Department of the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics before health issues forced retirement. Diane was the most loyal friend any pets could have, she loved animals! She enjoyed working in the yard, going fishing and cooking and baking for family, friends and neighbors. Especially trying out new recipes on them! But most of all, she cherished the time she was able to spend with her family, especially her grandchildren, she dearly loved them all. Her family includes her daughter, Mechelle Jones (Christopher) of Lake Park, GA; grandchildren, Brandon and Jessica Jones; her mother, Doris Englert of Cedar Rapids; siblings, William R. Englert Jr. of Swisher; Yvonne Bunch (Ed) of Des Moines; Kathy Englert of Cedar Rapids; Debbie Scott of Cedar Rapids; Gary Englert (Margaret) of Columbus Junction, and Earl Schwabe of Cedar Rapids. She was preceded in death by a sister, Ann. Diane will be missed as a dear mom, grandma, sister and friend to many! She so appreciated everything her family and friends have done for her over the past years.