Diane C. Willis Obituary
With solemn reverence, we commemorate Diane C. Willis of Edwards, Illinois, whose life came to an end on August 2, 2025 at the age of 69, leaving behind cherished memories. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
As we bid farewell to this luminous soul, let her loved ones carry forward the torch of her memory, illuminating the path ahead with the warmth of her love and the brilliance of her spirit. Though Diane may journey beyond the horizon of our sight, her essence remains woven into the very fabric of our being — a guiding light in the darkness, a beacon of hope in the night.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Thomas Hardy and Margaret Dismang Hardy; and her grandmother Anna Dismang. She is survived by: her husband Joe of Edwards; her sons, Matthew Willis (Mary) of Germantown Hills and Andrew Willis of West Peoria; and her pet Franceese.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, August 7th 2025 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM and on Friday, August 8th 2025 from 9:30 AM to 10:00 AM. A funeral Mass will be held on Friday, August 8th 2025 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the St. Ann Catholic Church (1010 S Louisa St, Peoria, IL 61605).
In keeping with her deep love of animals, please make memorial donations to PFS (Shelter Pets for Seniors) or to St. Ann Catholic Church.
