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Diane Lela Stentz Obituary
Aug 29, 1942 - Dec 16, 2025
Diane Lela Stentz passed away peacefully on December 16, 2025, in Cheney, Washington, at home with her family taking care of her final days supported by Horizon Hospice. Born on August 29, 1942, she brought warmth and light to the lives of all who knew her.
Diane is lovingly remembered by her husband, Jim Stentz; her son, Ryan Stentz; her daughter Melissa Norman; and her son in law, Russell Norman. She was a devoted grandmother to Logan and Devin Norman. Diane also leaves behind her sisters, Joanne Morgan and Barbara Roecks, as well as numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Walter and Dorothy 'Dot' Holling, along with many beloved grandparents, aunts, uncles and cousins.
Diane lived and worked on the family farm near Plaza and Cheney, Washington. She also had quite the career as secretary / receptionist at the Cheney Care Center in Cheney, Washington, touching the lives of all she met.
Known for her kindness, compassion and empathy, Diane lit up every room she entered. She was a beautiful soul – a wonderful daughter, sister, wife, mother and grandmother – whose Presence brought joy and comfort to those around her.
A funeral service will be held at Cheney Funeral Chapel on Tuesday, December 23, 2025, at 11:00 a.m., located at 1632 W 1st St., Cheney, WA 99004. A graveside service will follow at Spangle Cemetery in Spangle, Washington.
In Lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Stand Up To Cancer in Diane's memory.
Her legacy of love and grace will continue to inspire all who were fortunate enough to know her.
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David Tucker
December 31, 2025
My condolences to Jim, the entire Stentz family and Diane´s extended family. Although I left Spangle after high school I can remember Diane as a very caring and considerate upper class leader.
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Deanna Peterschick Gilmore
December 22, 2025
Diane was a close friend of mine growing up in Plaza. She was beautiful and also very shy as a little girl. Sometimes when you talked to her she would blush and it was so cute. I spent many nights with her and Joanne at their home on the farm. One time I took water and baptized them in their bedroom. I wanted to make sure they went to heaven. I am sure she is there right now. May God hold her in the palm of His hand.
I am in South Dakota with family so I won´t be able to attend the funeral, or I would be there. Deanna Peterschick Gilmore
Barbara Norton
December 19, 2025
Thinking of all of you Diane was a wonderful lady and have many memories of her. My parents played cards with Jim and Diane
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