Diane C. Pearce, 77, of Huntley passed away peacefully on October 7, 2023, with family by her side. Diane was born in Chicago Illinois on March 13, 1946, to parents Walter and Elsie (Bitterman) Paslow. Diane married her soul mate George Pearce on December 17, 1966. Diane was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. Diane had many years at Motorola Solutions, was a social butterfly, she enjoyed going out with friends along with meeting new people. Diane always showed her love and support to those she adored. She enjoyed reading mystery books in her down time. Two of her favorite authors were Agatha Christie and Stephen King. Those who knew Diane will miss her deeply.
Diane is survived by her beloved husband George Pearce, her children Craig (Amanda) Pearce, Lisa King, her sister Kathy Scala, her two grandchildren Valerie King, Jack Pearce and sister-in-law Helen Burkhart along with her many nieces and nephews.
Diane is proceeded in death by her parents Walter and Elsie (Bitterman) Paslow, brother-in-law’s Joe, Donald and Larry.
A visitation will be held on Friday October 20, 2023, from 1:00 to 4:00, with a service at 3:00. All at DeFiore Funeral Home, 10763 Dundee Road, Huntley, 60142.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Diane's name can be made to the Lymphoma and Leukemia Society https://www.lls.org/ways-to-give
For further information please contact the funeral home at 847-515-8772.
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Diane was a beautiful strong woman that we love! Her passion for her family second to none. To say she will be missed is an understatement. Heaven gained a beautiful angel. RIP, Diane.
I’m so sorry for your loss. She was such a great person and I have fond memories of her growing up. I wish you and your family my deepest sympathy! And for you to share all great memories of her,with your family. Love Kevin & Elizabeth Smith.
My dear, beautiful Auntie Diane, precious Child of God, she lit up the room with her presence and her smile. She had a super power to make everyone feel special. She will be terribly missed, another empty chair at our party table, but her spirit and memory will always be with us. We were lucky and blessed to call her ours. Rest, now, Auntie, your struggle is over. Love you. Come, Holy Spirit
Our beautiful, strong, vibrant, loving, kind, and amazing Auntie Diane. The world lost an incredible human. You will be forever missed. We loved you SO much. You always made an effort to attend our kids events even if you had a bad day with dialysis. You never-ever once complained about your illness and were such a fighter until the very end. We will miss seeing you but know that you are with the Lord. Until we see you again, we were so lucky to have known you on this earth.
I am certain Diane’s physical struggles have ceased, she’s been healed! My most vivid memory of Diane is a bunch of us girls sitting around Sandy’s kitchen table playing cards until dawn. Oh, those were the days!
Pearce Family: Hoping you all will feel peace and comfort during your time of sorrow. Diane will be greatly missed ~
A wonderful friend for 50 years. Diane was the perfect example of how to deal with serious illness She never complained as more issues were there for her to deal with. She always said I am so blessed. She will be missed forever by so many. Our deepest sympathy to the entire Pearce Family. Last thing she said to me was see you in heaven. We are positive that she is there watching over all of us.
Auntie Lisa, I am sorry for your loss. Your mom was a kind hearted soul who always treated me like one of her own.
You were filled with love for everyone you met. You will be truly missed my friend
I am going to miss you my friend! You were such a sweet and loving person! R I P!
Dear George, I'm so sorry to hear this news. Know you and your family are on my prayers
Diane loved everyone, and she was loved back. A kind and sweet woman; she will be missed so much. My condolences to her family.
We’ve only known Diane for the 3 years we have lived here but she was such an influence in my life. She was a beautiful person, inside and out, and never complained about her various illnesses but instead showed us all how to be positive no matter what we were going through. Although she will be missed on this earth, she is no longer in pain and is now singing with angels .
Our Dear Cousin Diane was such a very special person. Growing up together as children (although she was only just a bit older) was always years ahead in maturity, wisdom, and perseverance in whatever she did (and always achieved it with a beautiful smile and great sense of humor!) She was our Hero back then, throughout her entire life, and even now in her passing... She will be deeply missed! Love always, Chris and Linda