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Dianne Meyer Obituary

McHENRY – Dianne Isabel Meyer, 63, of McHenry, passed away Thursday, Sept. 26, 2013, at home.
She was born Jan. 25, 1950, in Woodstock, to Bernard John and Anna Mary (Blake) Jung. On May 27, 1972, she married Jeff Meyer at St. Mary's Church in McHenry.
Diane was an active member of the Church of Holy Apostles. She worked as a dental hygienist for many years. She enjoyed gardening, reading, cooking and Bible study.
Diane touched the lives of everyone she knew with her selflessness and grace. She was an inspiration to many with her faith, humility and kindness. She was a loving wife, mother, nana and friend to all. She will always be the light of our lives.
Survivors include her husband, Jeff; her children, Megan (Wes) Payne of Plainfield, Michelle (Ryan) Coonce of Naperville and Heather (Neil) Frank of Downers Grove; grandchildren, Carson, Landon, Adelyn and Ryan; sister, Margie (Bill) Meier of Crystal Lake; and brother, Allen (Karen) Jung of Three Lakes, Wis.
She was preceded in death by her parents; and a sister, Janet Jung.
Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 1, at Colonial Funeral Home, 591 Ridgeview Drive, McHenry. Visitation will continue from 10 until the 11 a.m. funeral Mass on Wednesday at the Church of Holy Apostles, 5211 W. Bull Valley Road, McHenry. Interment will be in the Church of Holy Apostles Cemetery.
If desired, memorials may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105, or to Cross Catholic Outreach, 2700 N. Military Trail Suite 240, P.O. Box 273908, Boca Raton, FL 33434.
After burial, all are invited to join the family for fellowship back at the church. For more information, call the funeral home at 815-385-0063.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Northwest Herald on Sep. 29, 2013.

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October 6, 2013

Dear Jeff and Family, Our sincerest thoughts, prayers and love go out to you during this time. May Diane's beautiful, peaceful spirit shine down upon us all from Heaven. She was truly a gift to everyone.

Megan and Bill Walsh and family

October 2, 2013

Dear Jeff and family,

We share your sorrow. Dianne was so special and touched so many people in a positive way. Take comfort in knowing that she has found eternal peace and is no longer suffering.

All our love,

Jim and Linda Rasch

Will Hudson

September 30, 2013

Jeff and kids: I am so very sorry to hear of your loss. It has been so long since I have seen any of you. My heart goes out to you!

Jan & John Osmun

September 29, 2013

"Dear Jeff and family; Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. God has chosen one of the best to help Him. We have many wonderful memories with Dianne and Jeff and your wonderful family that we will always cherish. Dianne was very special and a friend to many and one of our very dearest friends. We will miss you so much. We love you! "Jan & John Osmun (Elgin, IL)

September 29, 2013

Dear Jeff and family, we are so sorry to hear about Dianne. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Love, Char and Fred Talluto Streamwood, Il

Rich Rosing

September 29, 2013

To Jeff and family, my thoughts are with you. I have a lot of fond memories of Dianne while we were growing up. Her family is dear to my heart.

Rita McGawley

September 29, 2013

Rest in peace my dear friend. You will always have a special place in my heart. I love you.

Lisa Simon

September 29, 2013

May the grace of God bless and comfort this wonderful family. I did not have the privilege of meeting her, but enjoyed hearing how much my friend Jenna Hoffman loved her Aunt Dianne. She touched the lives of many, and all who knew her were blessed!

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