Diane M. Kearney

April 15, 1942 - May 23, 2021

Diane M. Kearney, 79, died peacefully on Sunday, May 23, 2021, in her home surrounded by her family. Born April 15, 1942, in Bensenville, IL the daughter of Albert and Lillian (Runge) Rickert. Married the late Thomas Kearney in 1993. Diane and Tom ran Kearney’s Kountry Store in Garden Prairie and together made great memories and enjoyed spending time together. She loved playing with the grandchildren and babysat whenever she could. Diane also enjoyed traveling to Branson and beyond and was often known to spoil her grand-dogs. She was a kind and caring person who will be dearly missed by her family and friends. Survivors include her daughters, Barb (Dan) Susong, Linda (Dan) Marshall, and Janice (Bob) Jurack; step-daughter, Mary (Nick) Shoemaker; grandchildren, Michael (Wendy) Susong, Jordan Susong, and Kayla (Michael) Bindner, Drew and Haley Jurack, Danielle and Mathew Marshall, Kaden and Skylar Shoemaker; and great-grandsons, Harley, Jackson and Alexander; many cousins; and Tom’s family that she thought dearly of. She was preceded in death by her parents; and her husband, Tom in 2019. A celebration of life will be held on Sunday, June 6, 2021, at James A. O’Connor Funeral Home, 11603 Main Street, Huntley, IL from 11: 00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Private inurnment will be held at a later date in Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery, Marengo. In lieu of flowers, memorials in her name to MORE Food Pantry, 829 Greenlee Street, Marengo, IL 60152.