Neil E. Diddens Obituary
The family announces the passing of Neil E. Diddens of McConnell, Illinois on November 5, 2026. Neil, born on December 16, 1953, was part of many shared moments and relationships throughout life. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Neil E. Diddens to show support.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Virgil Diddens and Lucille Diddens (Lehrhoff); his parents-in-law, Eldred and Phyliss Hulbert; his siblings, Curt Diddens and Laura Diddens; and his brother-in-law Steven Hulbert.
He is survived by: his wife Tina Hulbert; his children, Brent Diddens (Tracie) and Shauna Diddens; his grandchildren, Kaleb Page, Hanna Diddens, Tanner Reisen (Lexie) and Breanna Reisen (Christian Hansel); his great grandchildren, Ben, Ellyett, Carson and Maisyn Reisen; his siblings, Randy Diddens (Marilyn), Mark Diddens (Sandi), Brian Diddens (Mary Goltz) and Sharelon Smith (Dave); and his siblings-in-law, Sue Diddens, Jeannette Fransen (Dave), Gail Werkheiser (Bob) and Nick Hulbert (Tracie). He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held on Saturday, November 14th 2026 from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM at the Leamon Funeral Home (210 W Main St, Lena, IL 61048). A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, November 14th 2026 at 5:00 PM at 2051 N AYP Rd, Freeport, IL 61032.
A memorial has been established in Neil's memory.
