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Diane Burton Obituary

Burton (Willis), Diane Marie "DeeDee"

53, of Marion, formerly of Springfield, OH passed away peacefully in her residence on Wednesday July 12th, 2023. She was born on August 1, 1969, in Chicago, IL She was a licensed cosmetologist and worked for Cosmo Prof in Marion, Ohio. Survivors include her husband Jeremy Burton, son Kyle (Mary) Willis, siblings Rick (Karen) Willis, Laurie (Robert) Braithwaite, Cheryl (Dale) Huffenberger, Mike (Laurie) Willis, Michelle (Greg) Chandler, in-laws, George (Ann) Burton, Jeanette Burton and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her father Richard A Willis (1999) mother Mildred I Willis (2023) Diane was an avid animal lover and had a great love for her racoon Rodney and her many dogs. A celebration of life will be held at a later date.

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Published by Springfield News Sun on Jul. 14, 2023.

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Cindy Shireman Kraft

July 14, 2023

I remember so well when Rich and Millie would come to my
Mom and Dad´s Farm in Wisconsin for a visit.Thoughts and prayers to all the Family

Marcina Kilgore

July 14, 2023

So very sorry for your loss. Will keep the family in my prayers. We were best of friends in high school. This past week we chatted on Facebook and planned on having lunch soon to catch up. I am saddened that we didn't get that chance.

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