STOUGHTON - Diane Rose Coons, age 90, passed away on Friday, Dec. 9, 2022, at Agrace HospiceCare. She was born on Oct. 12, 1932, in Pontiac, Ill., the daughter of Jessie May Underhill. Diane graduated from Pontiac High School in 1950.

Diane had several career paths in her lifetime, including as office manager at Folger Adams in Joliet, Ill. After marrying Bob Coons and relocating to Dixon, Ill., she worked for the First United Methodist Church of Dixon camping program, managing Camp Reynoldswood. Diane took China painting classes at Sauk Valley College and was an accomplished China artist. She taught China painting for several years and belonged to the Wisconsin World Organization of China Painters, where she continued her teaching and sharing her love of art with many people. Diane also worked in food service in Grand Maria, Minn., Tomah and at the Upham Woods Outdoor Learning Center in Wisconsin Dells. After retiring from food service, she continued her study of art and worked for Home Health United spending her time with the elderly until she was 80 years old. She had a passion for gardening, was an avid Packers fan and her greatest love was spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Diane was divorced from Dwaine Harding but together they raised four children, Daniel Anthony, Debra Lynn Ghafil (Sami), Dawn Shaw (Greg) and Dean Harding (Beth Voegeli).

Diane is survived by her children, Dawn (Greg) Shaw and Dean Harding (Beth Voegeli); nine grandchildren, Matthew (Abbey) Shaw, Dr. Malissa Shaw (Dr. Erich Hellmer), Mitchell Shaw, Thomas Harding, Tyler Harding (Jacey Winchel), Dr. Cameron Ghafil, Jahal (Jessica) Ghafil, Hilary Harding and Sarah Harding; great-grandchildren, Barrett and Colton Shaw, Rylee Harding, and Oliver and Arlo Ghafil; her siblings, Betty Sargent and Edward (Marijona) Corrigan; aunts, Donna (Ralph) Gruendler and Mary Fearman; daughter-in-law, Judy Harding; longtime friend, Connie Whiteside; and many nieces, nephews, cousins and extended family.

Diane was proceeded in death by her mother, Jessie; son, Daniel Harding; daughter, Debra Ghafil; brother-in-law, Don Sargent; and uncle, Roy Fearman.

A memorial service will be held at GUNDERSON STOUGHTON FUNERAL AND CREMATION CARE, 1358 Highway 51 N. at Jackson St., Stoughton, at 3 p.m., on Sunday, Dec. 11, 2022. Visitation will be held at the funeral home from 2 p.m. until the time of the service on Sunday.

Diane’s family would like to give a special thank you to the Stoughton Hospital 3rd floor nursing staff.

Online condolences may be made @ www.gundersonfh.com.

Gunderson Stoughton
Funeral & Cremation Care
1358 Highway 51 N. at Jackson St.
(608) 873-4590

Diane R. Coons

October 12, 1932 - December 09, 2022

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