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DIANE WHITEHEAD Obituary

Diane Whitehead, 79, of Kansas City, MO, passed away November 3, 2012, at her home surrounded by her family after a long battle with pulmonary fibrosis. Burial will be Nov. 17, in Lamont, OK. Diane was born Nov. 27, 1932, in Lamont, OK, to Ruth and Bus Hamburg (both deceased). She was married to Dale Whitehead for 58 years until his death last November. She is survived by daughter Cindy Whitehead Hadley, and husband Steve; son Dale Whitehead, and wife Sandy; two grandsons Kevin Hadley and Devin Whitehead. Diane attended college at Northwestern State College, transferring to Oklahoma State University. She was a member of Delta Zeta Sorority. Diane was a longtime member of American Business Women Association, Daughter of the American Revolution, and the Mid- America American Saddlebred Association. Diane will be missed by her family and friends. Donations instead of flowers should be directed to the Northland Family Help Center or the Northland Animal Welfare Society (NAWS).

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Published by Kansas City Star on Nov. 15, 2012.

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The Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation

November 21, 2012

On behalf of the staff at the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation we offer our deepest condolences to the Whitehead family. While this is a difficult time, please know that as a foundation we can offer support and information to your family as you move forward. We sincerely hope you will join the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation in the fight to permanently eliminate this disease.

Peggy Fairlie

November 16, 2012

Diane will be sorely missed. I have so many memories of all the fun times we had over the years. She was a true and loyal friend and loved her family dearly. My prayers and thoughts go out to Cindy and Dale (Tiger's) family.

Cindy Green

November 15, 2012

I am so sorry for your loss. Diane was my sponsor into ABWA which I am eternally grateful for. It helped me develop personally and professionally. She was a neat lady and will be missed.

Cindy Green

November 15, 2012

I am so sorry for your loss. Diane was my sponsor into ABWA and I am forever grateful for this. It helped me develop personally and professionaly. She was a neat lady and will be missed.

Jeffrey Cook

November 15, 2012

Dale and Cindy (Sandy, Steve, Devin and Kevin) - words cannot express the sorrow Jill, Jordan, Josh and I have for your loss. Your mother was a wonderful person, and we will miss her terribly. We are always here for you, and we love you.

Jeff, Jill, Jordan, Josh and Alisha Cook

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