Dianne C. Kelley Obituary

In accordance with her wish cremation will take place and she will be laid to rest at McCrod Cemetery in Fullerton, IL. Memorial contributions may be made to Prairie Edge Christian Reformed Church, c/o the funeral home.

Diane Carol Kelley, age 80, passed away on January 23, 2026 at Centrica Rose Arbor Place with family at her side. She was born in Berea, OH, the daughter of the late Walter and Helen (Hoffman) Warren. On November 12, 1965, she married the love of her life, Donald Kelley who preceded her in passing in 2023. Dianne was kind, loving and gentle. She lived her life to the fullest and brightened the days for those around her. She worked hard as a pharmacy technician for Kmart. She loved flowers and spent many hours working in her garden. She was crafty and made steppingstones as well as other gifts for family and friends. Dianne had a strong faith and attended Prairie Edge Christian Reformed Church where her smile will be missed on Sunday mornings. She was also a member of the Mattawan Garden Club. Retreating from the cold, she and Don would spend many winters in Arizona where she would make lasting friendships. She had a special place in her heart for animals and was close with her faithful dog, "Maggie". Dianne's greatest joy in life came from spending time with her family and she was especially proud of her granddaughter and great-granddaughter. To know Dianne was to love her; she will be missed and remembered. She leaves to cherish her memory a granddaughter, Ashley Kelley; great-granddaughter, Layla Nelson; daughter-in-law, Deborah Kelley; brother, Warren "Buddy" (Deborah) Warren; nieces, Candida (Brian) Williams; nephews, Bryce (Nicole) Warren and Blake (April) Warren; extended family and friends. She was also preceded in passing by a son, Kevin D. Kelley, and a sister, Mary Tomes.