She was born on May 25, 1945 in Peoria, IL to Cyril W. and Edna F. (Houser) Britten. She was preceded in death by both of her parents.
Surviving are her three children, Tonya (Jim) Boyd of Peoria, Todd (Jen) Hursey of Peoria and Michael (Pam) Hursey of Hanna City. Also surviving are six grandchildren; Jesse, Breanna, Danielle, Jordan, Jacob and Miranda, one sister, Barb (Herb) Unkrich of Edwards, one brother, Sam (Karen) Britten of Peoria and her beloved dog, Mr. Mason.
Diane worked in the collections Department at Dynamic Graphics for 27 years before retiring in 2006. Diane was a loving mother and grandmother, who enjoyed volunteering at the Illinois Cancer Care Center and making quilts for her family and friends.
A visitation will be held on Thursday, May 27, 2010 from 6 to 8 pm at Woolsey-Wilton Funeral Home in Peoria. The Funeral service will be on Friday, May 28, 2010 at 10:00 am at the Funeral Home. The Rev. Mary Jo Zacher will officiate. Burial will follow the service at Prospect cemetery in Dunlap, IL.
Memorial contributions may be made to Illinois Cancer Care Center in Peoria. Please visit Diane’s Life Story at www.woolsey-wilton.com
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