Obituary of Diane Brett
Diane M. Brett
(nee Dickson)
Age 71, late of New Lenox, formerly of Joliet and Cadiz, Kentucky for the past nine years, passed away Monday, November 24, 2014 at the Joliet Area Community Hospice Home.
Born January 11, 1943 in Joliet, she was the daughter of Max B. and Margaret (Rogan) Dickson. A lifelong member of the Cathedral of St. Raymond, she was a graduate of St. Raymond Grade School and St. Francis Academy.
Diane was very involved in her children's activities serving as room mom, Girl Scout Leader, Cub Scout Den Mother and for many years, she served as President of the Carl Sandburg Elementary School District #86 PTA. Diane's greatest pleasure was spending time with her grandchildren, taking them on many outings and making their summers exciting. She loved holidays and baking the most delicious treats for everyone to enjoy. She also loved working crossword puzzles, gardening and watching game shows.
Diane worked many years in office management for Gregg Lincoln-Mercury, Vidmar Buick and D'Arcy Oldsmobile. While working at Gregg Lincoln Mercury, Diane met the love of her life, Larry. They were married May 6, 1978 in a double wedding ceremony with Larry's sister, Bonnie and Bonnie's late husband, Steve.
Surviving are her loving and devoted children, Kimberly (Gary) Boba of New Lenox, Michael (Robin) Dziuban of Morris and Daniel (Janice) Dziuban of Frankfort; six beloved grandchildren, Elizabeth, Jillian and Nicholas Boba and Samantha, Kristin and Brett Dziuban; three dear great-grandchildren, Hailey and Holly Anderson and Ava Narwick; and a fond sister-in-law, Bonnie Rentschler of Minooka.
She was preceded by her beloved husband, Larry H. Brett (April 28, 2013); and her parents.
The family would like to thank Dr. Kedainis, the nursing staff at Silver Cross Hospital and at the Joliet Area Community Hospice Home for the kind and compassionate care they gave not only to Diane, but to the family.
Visitation for Diane M. Brett will be Wednesday, November 26, 2014 from 2:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Fred C. Dames Funeral Home, 3200 Black at Essington Rds., Joliet. Cremation Rites will be accorded following the visitation, and the urns of her and her husband will be entombed at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery at a later date. For information (815) 741-5500 or visit her Book of Memories at www.fredcdames.com.
