Diane L. Frankfather, age 76, died Sunday, September 22, 2024, at The Citadel of Sterling, IL.
Diane was born on June 30, 1948, in Savanna, IL, the daughter of Hobert and Thelma (Fulton) Smith. She married Robert L. Frankfather on June 8, 1974, in Morrison, IL. He preceded her in death on April 2, 2023. Diane was employed with General Electric in Morrison for over 25 years. She and Robert were members of Rock Falls American Legion Post #902, and they also shared the maintenance duties at the Post.
Survivors include her daughters, Wendy (Kevin) Eckel of Sterling and Nisa (Shawn) Mason of Gastonia, NC; stepdaughters, Robyn Powell and Tami Lemke bot,h of Colorado, and Debbie Fecht of Illinois; sister, Judy (Larry) Heath of Morrison; brother, Lyle Smith; seven grandchildren, Janet (Jessica) Eckel, Jett (Delaney) Eckel, Jack Mason, Jenna Mason, Albert Powel III, Joshua Powell, and Karla Rodekamp; one greatgrandchild, Soleil Powell.
She was preceded in death by her parents; brother; sister; granddaughter, Jordynn Eckel.
Cremation rites have been accorded.
Graveside Services will be held at a later date, at Oak Knoll Memorial Park, Sterling, IL.
Online condolences may be sent to www.mcdonaldfuneralhomes.com.