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Diane Heil

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Diane Heil, age 73, of Brownton, Minnesota, passed away Saturday, February 10, 2018, at her home in Brownton.

Memorial Services will be held Friday, February 16, 2018, 11:00 A.M., at Grace Lutheran Church in Brownton.

A Gathering of Family and Friends will be held two hours prior to the service ALL AT THE CHURCH.

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Grace Lutheran Church
8638 Plum Avenue
Brownton, MN
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Grace Lutheran Church
8638 Plum Avenue
Brownton, MN
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Funeral Chapel
Dobratz-Hantge Funeral Chapel
899 Highway 15 South
Hutchinson, MN 55350
Phone:(320) 587-2128
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Obituary

Diane Gale Heil was born on June 18, 1944, in St. Cloud, Minnesota. She was the daughter of Robert and Elizabeth (Dewar) Witcher. Diane was baptized as an infant and was later confirmed in her faith as a youth. She received her education in Hutchinson, and was a graduate of the Hutchinson High School Class of 1962.

Diane was blessed with two children, Dan and David.

Diane was employed in retail for several Hutchinson area businesses. She enjoyed helping others and doing volunteer work for Allina Hospice Thrift Store and the Hutchinson Food Shelf. Diane was a member of Grace Lutheran Church in Brownton, Minnesota.

Diane enjoyed creative arts and crafts, cooking, tending to her flower gardens, feeding and watching birds, and going to auctions and garage sales. She also enjoyed spoiling her dogs. She loved spending time and taking in all the beauty at her “Almosta Farm”. She especially enjoyed spending time with her family, grandchildren and friends.

Diane passed away on Saturday, February 10, 2018, at her home in Brownton, at the age of 73 years, following a courageous battle with cancer.

Blessed be her memory.

Diane is survived by her:
Significant Other, Roger Lawson of Brownton, MN;
Sons, Dan Kellerman and his wife, Malissa, of Hutchinson, MN,
         David Kellerman of St. Cloud, MN;
Granddaughters, Kaitlyn and Kallamae Kellerman of Hutchinson, MN;
Siblings, Dayle Nolan of Minnetonka, MN,
              Deb Carrigan and her husband, Lonnie, of Cokato, MN,
              Gary Witcher of Mesa, AZ;
Many other relatives and friends;
Beloved Dogs, Bear, Suzie, and Charlie.

Diane is preceded in death by her Parents, Robert and Elizabeth Witcher; Sister-In-Law, Irene Witcher; and Step-Mother, Dorothy Witcher.

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  1. Cindy Johnsosn says

    February 13, 2018 at 11:04 am

    I am so very sorry to see Diane has passed away. She was a great friend and i will miss seeing her at garage sales and around the area. God be with you all in this time.

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  2. Erika Hoversten says

    February 14, 2018 at 9:50 pm

    Roger, Dick and I are sending our deepest sympathy in the loss of Diane. Cherish the memories!

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  3. Angela Plath says

    February 15, 2018 at 6:33 pm

    Roger, you are in our thoughts, deepest sympathies.
    Joel and Angela

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