Diane Jean Irions

Diane Jean Irions, age 79, of Loves Park, Illinois passed away on Monday, June 3, 2024. She was born April 12, 1945 to Genevieve (Wright) and Darrell Weichert in Mason City, Iowa. Diane married the love of her life, James Irions, on November 23, 1974 and they shared 48 wonderful years before he passed in 2022. Diane worked at Clinton Electronics for over 30 years.

Diane loved spending time with her family and friends and missed her recently departed furbaby, Petie. She enjoyed lunching with her girlfriends, going to craft shows, going on road trips to casinos, and drives in the country. She also liked to keep up to date with technology.

She is survived by her children, Sheila (John Rewerts) Mills, Dan (Debi) Sissum, and James Irions; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and siblings, Leland Weichert and Dean Weichert.

Diane was preceded in death by her husband, James Irions; parents, Genevieve and Darrell Weichert; and siblings, Donald Weichert and Richard Walker.

A visitation for Diane will be held Friday, June 7, 2024 from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM at Sunset Funeral Home & Memorial Gardens, 8800 North Alpine Road, Machesney Park, Illinois 61115, followed by a funeral service at 11:00 AM.