Diana L. Burnett (Janutolo, Hazen)
December 13, 1951 - May 06, 2019
Obituary
SUN PRAIRIE - Diana L. Burnett (Janutolo, Hazen) age 67, of Sun Prairie, passed away surrounded by her loving family on Monday, May 6, 2019, at Agrace HospiceCare. She was born on Dec. 13, 1951, in Boscobel, the daughter of Dan and Annabelle (Winkers) Hazen. Diana graduated from Prairie du Chien High School in 1968, and UW-La Crosse in 1972. She married Bruce Burnett on Sept. 23, 1995, in Sun Prairie. Diana was a longtime Dane County employee as an IT security officer after years of IT employment with three State of Wisconsin agencies. Her interests included Barbie doll collecting, cruising, and sci-fi/fantasy writing. Her first book is in the Sun Prairie Library. Diana was a member of Broad Universe, Independent Book Publishers Association, and several writing groups close to her heart. Diana is survived by her husband, Bruce; stepsons, David and Benjamin (Christine); granddaughter, Mary Amanda; son, Peter (Laurie) Janutolo; granddaughters, Lydia, Danialle and Sandra; mother, Annabelle Check (Hazen); sister, Sarah Scott (Check); nephews, Brett and Ethan; niece, Anna; brother, Joseph (Julie) Check; and nephews, Logan and Liam Check. She was preceded in death by her brother, Bill Hazen, (surviving nephews Shane, Jason, and Patrick), and brother, Dan Hazen (surviving nephew Aaron Hazen). Visitation will be held at GUNDERSON FITCHBURG FUNERAL AND CREMATION CARE, 2950 Chapel Valley Road, Fitchburg, from 2 p.m. until 5 p.m. on Thursday, May 9, 2019. Interment will be in Prairie du Chien. Visitation there will be at ST. PETER LUTHERAN CHURCH, 201 S. Michigan St., Prairie du Chien, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m on Friday, May 10, 2019. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
Gunderson East
Funeral & Cremation Care
5203 Monona Drive
(608) 221-5420
Events
Visitation
Thu May 9, 2019 @ 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM CDT
Gunderson Funeral and Cremation Care - Fitchburg • 2950 Chapel Valley Road, Fitchburg, WI 53711
Visitation
Fri May 10, 2019 @ 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM CDT
St. Peter Lutheran Church • 201 S. Michigan St., Prairie du Chien, WI 53821
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Memories
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Sue
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I did not know Diana but may her beautiful soul rest in peace
JT
Jan Levine Thal
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Diana published my book, Clean to the Bone, and was constantly supportive through the whole process. We became good friends, sharing our struggles with writing, life, and eventually her illness. I will miss her more than I can say.
Jan Levine Thal.
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Pixie Foulker
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My fondest memory is when we were riding the bus to work and you told me you were pregnant. You were elated and so excited, bubbling over with joy. And Bob and I were so fortunate to drive you to the hospital in the snow storm when it was time for Peter to arrive.
Always so kind, joyful and caring, you fought this battle with the strong support of your family. I will miss you, as will so many others, and consider myself lucky to have had our friendship.
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Scott Tarran
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I never met Diana, but Peter J. talked about her regularly. From the stories, she seemed like a person that was admired and loved tremendously by her son.
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Barbara and Gary spencer
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We shared a wonderful time on a cruise, and then a week in Bali! So very sad!
JZ
Judy Kaufman Ziese
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Some of my favorite memories and conversations have invoved Diana. Knowing her from our early teens, she always brought light and hope into every situation. No stranger to loss, disappointment and hardship she always found time to listen to other's problems. We had many adventures together and though time and circumstance have conspired to keep us apart, her spirit remains with me. Peace and comfort to all those who loved her. The world is a darkrr place without her.