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1956
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2023
Diane Blake Obituary
Born: June 9, 1956
Died: September 22, 2023
Diane Leigh Johns Blake was born on June 9, 1956 in Bloomington, Illinois and went home to be with our Lord on September 22, 2023, at the age of 67 in Little River, South Carolina after a 26-year battle with cancer.
Diane joins her father Richard Johns in heaven. She is survived by her husband Carsten J. Fischer, her mother Janice M. Johns, her son Christopher M. Blake, daughter Carrie A. (Fischer) Pitz, and son-in-law Daniel E. Pitz. She leaves two grandchildren, Charleigh M. Pitz and Graham E. Pitz. She is also survived by two brothers, Rick Johns and Jeffrey Johns.
Diane attended Western University in Macomb, Illinois as well as Aurora University in Aurora, Illinois and had a lifelong career as a Leader, concluding her career in Chicagoland as a Vice-President at Delnor Hospital in Geneva, IL. During that time, she was a mentor and friend to many, guiding family, friends and colleagues with their personal and professional journeys.
All of those that have known her will miss her strength and positive attitude.
Everyone in Diane's life became a better person through knowing her.
Diane had a passion for the Ocean and she and her Husband, (Carsten Fischer) retired shortly after leaving Illinois to enjoy their time at the beach, boating and walking along the shore.
A Celebration of Diane's Life is scheduled for October 7th at 1:00 pm at the Amenity Center of the Community they reside in, located at 4008 McLamb Ave. Little River, SC 29566.
Donations can also be made in Diane's name to following - the American Cancer Society and American Heart Association.
Thank you all for your thoughts and prayers.
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Memories and Condolences
for Diane Blake
4 Entries
Meghan Young
July 26, 2024
I´m saddened to hear this news late. Rest in Peace, Diane. I hope you are enjoying music with your father.
Willie Conway
December 3, 2023
I am so very sorry to hear of Diane´s passing. I did not know. I worked at heartland Hospice with her. Such a strong fabulous lady. My memory is one of a boat show at Christmas time at her apartment. We had a great party. She is missed
Stephanie DuPuis
October 8, 2023
Diane and I had known each other for almost 30 years, she was my boss for 11 years at Delnor hospital and too this day I still tell people that Diane was the best boss I ever had. She always had a kind word for people, she would always lend a helping hand too anyone who needed it and you could talk too her about anything, I know that first hand, if I had ever had a problem I always knew I could talk too Diane. I´ll never forget when I first started working at Delnor and I got sick with strep throat and I had only been working there a week or 2, I was so afraid of getting fired if I called in but one evening Diane came up too me and seeing how sick I was, she told me Stephanie go home and don´t come back till you feel better, I responded won´t I get fired if I do and she said no you won´t get fired, I ended up missing the next 3 days, she really looked out for me and others too and I will never forget that day, Diane was amazing on every level and she will always hold a special place in my heart and I´ll always love her and miss her, RIP Diane
Michelle Scott
October 5, 2023
Will miss you made a difference in all or lives
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