Diana Kay Homrig
January 12, 1945 - September 13, 2026
Obituary
MOUNT HOREB - Diana S. Homrig, age 81, of Blue Mounds, passed away on Sunday, September 13, 2026, at Upland Hills Health Hospital. She was born on January 12, 1945, in Macomb, Ill., the daughter of Edward and Lola (Curless) Sperry. Her early life on the family farm shaped her into the amazing woman she is today.
Diana was united in marriage to John Homrig on July 1, 1972, in Macomb, Ill.
Diana taught home economics after graduating from Western Illinois University. She was passionate about teaching and the relationships she built with her students and colleagues. She also enjoyed working for Oster, Lands’ End, Oakwood Village and Duluth Trading Co.
Diana loved conversation and enjoyed meeting and connecting with people, both through her work and in her social life. She had a special gift for building relationships and could strike up a conversation with just about anyone. Throughout her life, she found many ways to serve and connect with others-as a customer service representative, Girl Scout leader, 4-H leader, and election official at her local polling place.
She enjoyed antiques, gardening, knitting, quilting, and other handwork and crafts. She also loved traveling throughout the state and, most of all, spending time with her family. Diana will be remembered for her generous spirit, her big heart, and her willingness to lend a helping hand to anyone in need. She was a consistent blood donor whenever she was able. Diana was a woman of faith who found comfort and community through Bible study.
Diana is survived by her daughters, Bethany (Daniel) Holl and Ericka Kay (Leonard Moret) Foster; and grandchildren, Samuel Foster, Hava Foster, Nora Foster and Edward Holl. She was preceded in death by her husband, John Homrig; parents, Edward and Lola Sperry; sister, Carol Beth Sperry; and brother, Neil Sperry.
A funeral service will be held at GUNDERSON CAMACHO MOUNT HOREB FUNERAL AND CREMATION CARE, 500 N. 8th St., Mount Horeb, at 11 a.m. on Monday, September 21, 2026. Burial will be held at Union Cemetery - Mount Horeb. Visitation will be held at the funeral home from 9 a.m. until the time of the service on Monday.
Memorials may be made to the family for a charitable donation at a future time. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
Gunderson Camacho Mount Horeb
Funeral & Cremation Care
500 N. Eighth St.
(608) 437-5077