Diane Simonson

Diane Simonson

September 02, 1947 - January 03, 2026

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SUN PRAIRIE - Diane Alice (Larson) Simonson passed away unexpectedly on January 3, 2026. She was born on September 2, 1947, to Jone and Alice Larson in Rice Lake, Wisconsin.


Diane was employed by AT&T Wisconsin Telephone, Wisconsin Bell, Ameritech, SBC Communications for 32 years. She retired in 2000 and made it 10 months before she got bored. She then went to work for General Casualty Insurance (QBE) for another 13 years.


She loved animals and was involved with Angel’s Wish for many years.


Diane is survived by her brother, Jeffrey Larson; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, Jone and Alice Larson; as well as her mother-in-law and father-in-law, Hazel and Harry Simonson.


Diane thanks her dear, dear friends and her neighbors for giving her so much enjoyment and compassion in life. She will see you on the other side.


At Diane’s request, there will be no funeral or celebration of life. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.


Gunderson East

Funeral & Cremation Care
5203 Monona Drive
(608) 221-5420



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A Memorial Tree was planted for Diane Alice Simonson
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We are deeply sorry for your loss ~ Gunderson Funeral Home - Madison
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Dennis Bakke
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Loved being your friend at AT&T. Always enjoyed sending you message’s via old peepers. Loved getting out and having a few drinks with you also.
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Mary Gilmore
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I will miss my spunky, stubborn and huge hearted neighbor and friend! I'm sure you were cheering for that win on Sunday and it will be the only time I'm ok with your team beating the Packers! RIH my friend.
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Linda Cottington
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I knew Diane for many years, working at AT&T and in the birthday group. We all enjoyed getting together for lunch and laughs. She will be missed. Thoughts and prayers to her family. Linda Cottington
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Jean Stover
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Diane was a giving, caring, lovely person. I felt sad when I was told she passed away. Then I recall all the people that loved being around her. She will take wonderful love and care with her for others to experience. God Bless My twin. Jane knew and worked with Diane. Jean Stover
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Exor L Cote. ( Skip)
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My wonderful friend. I will miss you terribly. We shared so many work experiences and social events. Dinners, trip to New York site seeing, plays, Tavern on the Green, long talks and so much more we shared together. I will miss the PIG cards from her. Diane was a very good friend not just to me but to so many others, her laughter, and so much fun. Baking, vegetable garden and canning, and her cats, this was Diane. Love you my friend

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