SHANNON, Diane Arlene 1938 - 2023

SHANNON, JACOBSEN, SCHMIDT, LOFTIS, DURFEY, UMLAUF, WILLIAMS

Posted By: Joey Stark
Date: 10/22/2023 at 13:05:12

"The Fairfield Ledger"
Thursday, September 28, 2023
Page 6, Column 1

DIANE ARLENE SHANNON
Fairfield

Diane Arlene SHANNON, 85, of Fairfield passed away on Sunday, September 24, 2023 at the Jefferson County Hospital in Fairfield. In accordancd with her wishes her body has been cremated. A celebration of Diane's life will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorials in Diane's honor may be made to the Jefferson County Park may be mailed to the family at 10927 Mink Boulevard, Bloomfield, IA 52537. Friends may leave online condolences at www.cranstonfamilyfuneralhome.com .

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"The Fairfield Ledger"
Friday, October 6, 2023
Page 6, Column 2

DIANE ARLENE SHANNON
Fairfield

Diane Arlene SHANNON, 85, of Fairfield, Iowa, passed away September 24, 2023, with her children by her side at Jefferson County Hospital.

Diane was born January 18, 1938, in Oak Park, Illinois, to John JACOBSEN and Helen (SCHMIDT) JACOBSEN.

She enjoyed tending to her flower garden, collecting angel figurines and painting birdhouses. For many years, she looked forward to participating in aquatic classes. Most of all, Diane loved spending time with her grandchildren and neighbor's children. She made her home as warm and open as her heart. She enjoyed buying gifts for her loved ones and friends, as well as sending greeting cards on every special occasion. She always made sure to get you something that you were in need of. She was also a good listener and always made others feel special. Diane loved angels so much that she became one.

Diane raised her five children, taking pride in all their accomplishments. Her memory will live on through her family, including her children, Erin LOFTIS of New Carlisle, Indiana; Laureen (Evan) DURFEY of Blue Eye, Missouri; Kevin (Angela) UMLAUF of Idaho Springs, Colorado; Ron (Peggy) UMLAUF of Bloomfield, Iowa; Kelly (Rob) WILLIAMS of Fairfield, Iowa; her brother, Keith (Sharon) JACOBSEN of San Diego, California, and their two children; her eight grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.

Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her special friend and companion, Bob Ferrell.

A private family gathering will be held at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, memorials in Diane's honor may be made to Jefferson County Park, mailed to the family at 10927 Mink Blvd., Bloomfield, IA 52537.

To share an online condolence with her family, please visit www.cranstonfamilyfuneralhome.com.

The family would like to thank the caring staff at Jefferson County Hospital, along with Compassus Hospice.

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Note: According to the Cranston Family Funeral Home website, she was inurned at Evergreen Cemetery, Fairfield, IA.

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