Dianne L. (Grau) Cleary

Born: Tue May 19, 1942
Died: Wed Jul 11, 2012


Visitation

2:00 PM to 8:00 PM, Mon Jul 16, 2012
Location: Our Funeral Home


Prayer Service

10:15 AM Tue Jul 17, 2012
Location: Our Funeral Home


Mass of Christian Burial

11:00 AM Tue Jul 17, 2012
Location: Our Lady of Mount Carmel


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Dianne Cleary, age 70, of Williston, passed away on July 11, 2012 at St. Charles Mercy Hospital surrounded by her family. She was the daughter of Edward and Emelia (Schassberger) Grau born on May 19, 1942 in Toledo, Ohio.  Dianne graduated from Whitney Vocational High School in 1960 followed by her work as a beautician.  She married Jeffrey Cleary Sr. and shared his life for the last 50 years.  Dianne worked at the Luther Home of Mercy for 33 years, most recently as the Volunteer Coordinator.  Her interests outside of work and family were leader of the Folk Group at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel, Bono, where she also taught catechism for many years, playing Bunco with friends and membership in the Allenettes for 20 years.

She is survived by her husband, Jeffrey; children, Kristine Cleary, Karen (Pedro) Soto, Kathleen (Matthew) Tylicki, Jeffrey Cleary, Jr.; grandchildren, Meghan and Morgan Peiffer, Nicholas Healey, Matthew and Aaron Tylicki, Julia Schweizer; great-grandson, Mason Diefenthaler.  Dianne was preceded in death by her parents, Edward and Emelia and brother Gerald Grau.

Family and friends may visit Freck Funeral Chapel, 1155 S. Wynn Rd in Oregon on Monday, July 16, 2012 from 2-8 p.m. Funeral services will begin with prayers in the funeral home Tuesday at 10:15 a.m. continuing on with Mass of Christian Burial in Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church, Bono at 11 a.m. Burial will be at Allen Township Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Luther Home of Mercy, Williston, Allen Clay Joint Fire District Station #1 or Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church.

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Rita (Kruse) Brossia Delvaux
   Posted Fri July 13, 2012
Dear Cleary family,
Diane was my best friend when we were little. I have many many good memories of the fun we had in Morenci, the sleepovers,, her pug dogs I was so afraid of..... being in her and Jeff's wedding. I will miss playing scrabble with her on facebook. I pray for Gods mercy and peace for all of you. Love to all of you.Rita

Donna & Jerry Kinsey
   Posted Sun July 15, 2012
Jeff and Family its been a long time since we have seen you and Dianne,but you were always in our thoughts. We send our sympathy to you and your family.We will not be able to attend the funeral as we now reside in Florida.


KATHERINE SEILER DONOVAN
   Posted Mon July 16, 2012
Dear Jeff & Cleary family,
Dianne an I grew up together and spent so much time at one another house's. Our mother's where sisters and we where best friend's but as we got older we lost touch with each other.
I will always remember her and my memories of her.

Love, Kathy

Jerry Abramczyk
   Posted Mon July 16, 2012
Jeff and Family,
I am so sorry to hear about your loss. Your mom will be sadly missed as you know, but always remember she touched so many lives. and you will always have her in your hearts to share everything she taught you. She loved everyone and shared her voice with anyone that woud listen. I always felt honored to be a part of the "Folk Group" at OLMC to sing with her.
As now she is in Heaven watching you, singing the praises of her wonderful family she watched grow,taught how to love, and cared for everyone.

God now has another Angel by his side.

terri (bodi) ulrich
   Posted Tue July 17, 2012
dianne was an exceptional person---the world will miss her smile and love of life.......a life cut way too short
i enjoyed spending time w her at olmc---i was very sorry when the folk group no longer sang at the masses
may you all remember her with love and happiness...she is truly now an angel to watch over you
i am sorry i couldnt swing by the funeral hm or attend the funeral

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