Diane L. Earl, 66, of Aledo, Illinois died Thursday, October 15, 2015 at home. Services are 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, October 20, 2015, at Fippinger Funeral Home in Aledo. Burial is in the Peniel Cemetery. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Monday at Fippinger's where a memorial fund will be established and online condolences may be made at www.fippingerfuneralhome.com.
Diane was born January 5, 1949 in Morris, Illinois to Clyde and Marilyn Decker Thompson. She received her GED from Blackhawk College. She was united in marriage to Kenneth A. Earl on December 28, 1967 in Aledo, Illinois. He died May 21, 2010.
She was a waitress at various Aledo restaurants for many years, retiring in 2012.
Diane was a member of Mercer County VFW Post Auxiliary Post 1571.
She enjoyed camping, dancing, golfing, visiting area casinos and especially being with her family.
Survivors include one daughter, Amy (Mark) Shearer of Aledo, one son, Tony (Tracey) Earl of Hampton, IL, 5 grandchildren, Dustin and Emily Shearer, Zachary, Tanner and Tess Earl, 2 great grandchildren, Kayson and Brylee, two sisters, Kimberly (Rex) Willits, Karolyn (Sean) McCumiskey, all of Golden, CO, three brothers, Randy and Brian Thompson of Kitteridge, CO, Dan Thompson of Aledo, IL, several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Ken and four brothers.
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Visitation Details
Monday, October 19th, 2015, 5:00pm - 8:00pm, Fippinger Funeral Home
Service Details
Tuesday, October 20th, 2015, 10:30am, Fippinger Funeral Home
Interment Details
Peniel Cemetery