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Diane Primm McClellan

SPRINGFIELD, IL - Diane Primm McClellan, 78, died Oct. 6, 2013.

She was born in Springfield on July 17, 1935.

She is survived by her husband, Russ McClellan; daughter, Tara McClellan McAndrew; son-in-law, Bill McAndrew; and grandson, Connor McAndrew.

Diane received her education degree from Millikin University and taught kindergarten. She thought about her students throughout her life and hoped they were doing well. She also worked for her husband's engineering firm in Rochester.

Diane was a long-time literacy volunteer. She enjoyed making and selling greeting cards with her daughter. Diane was a truly wonderful mother and grandmother who adored her grandson -- and her red sports car.

Her parents, Harold Maurice Primm and Jean Maxine Primm, preceded her in death. She had no siblings.

Private family ceremonies were held.

Memorials may be sent to: SmileTrain, P.O. Box 96231, Washington, D.C. 20090-6231; smiletrain.org; 800-932-9541.

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

Published by The State Journal-Register on Oct. 20, 2013.

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October 20, 2013

Diane was our dearest friend - Was in her wedding, she in ours, so missed with no words to express our sorrow!
Jim and Jan Phares, Hemet, California

October 20, 2013

And so it is! LOVE you always

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