Diane Freeman Obituary
In loving memory of Diane Freeman of Utica, Illinois, who departed this world on March 22, 2026 at the age of 79. Diane leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
In the sacred silence of farewell, Diane is released into the embrace of eternity, knowing that her light will continue to shine brightly in the tapestry of the lives of her loved ones. And as her memory is carried forward, may comfort be found in the knowledge that love is eternal, and that Diane's spirit lives on in the beauty that surrounds us.
She was predeceased by: her husband Larry "Joe" Freeman; and her grandson Gavin Joseph Freeman. She is survived by: her children, Deana Herkert (Brian) of Utica and Joe Freeman of Utica; her grandchildren, Madalyn Freeman, Cole Herkert and Kaitlyn Herkert; her siblings, Doreen Dettore of Utica and Ronald "Spike" Dettore of Peru; and her daughter-in-law Audrey Freeman of La Salle.
