Barbara Jean Diedel
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A Mass of Christian Burial for Barbara Jean Diedel, 79, Lawrence, will be held at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, July 13, 2022, at Corpus Christi Catholic Church in Lawrence, KS. Burial will follow at Mt. Calvary Catholic Cemetery. Barbara passed away on Monday, July 4, 2022, at her home.
Barbara was born on June 26, 1943, in Logan, IA, the daughter of Robert and Beatrice (Jacobs) Wolken. She was a homemaker and worked at local businesses, Prairie Patches, University Floral, Strong Hall and was an Avon representative. With business ventures in new construction house cleaning, embroidery design, furniture upholstery and The Gift Garden.
She was a member of Corpus Christi Catholic Church, Corpus Christi Choir and former area coordinator of Marriage Encounter, Girl Scout leader, Den Mother and Birthright volunteer.
She loved cooking, baking, sewing, floral gardening and vacationing with her family and friends.
She always said, “family is everything”. She married Raymond “Ray” Chester Diedel on October 18, 1961, at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Scipio, KS. He survives at the home.
Other survivors include her children, daughter Deborah (Bernard) Antes, McLouth, KS, son Daniel (Christina) Diedel, Lawrence, KS, son David (Sonia) Diedel, Olathe, KS, daughter Denise (Larry) Sanders, Eudora, KS, son Drew (Jennifer) Diedel, Lawrence, KS; 10 grandchildren, Tresa Mcalhaney, Jessie (Garret) Frieden, Nicole (Scott) Calkins, Jessica (Bill) White, Keaton (Allison) Diedel, Krista (Nathan) True, Ethan Diedel, Zara Diedel, Victoria Sanders, Wyatt Diedel; 16 great-grandchildren, Logan, Natalie, Emma, Maegan, Gunner, Tate, Ellison, Delainy, Finnley, Quinn, Cooper, Adelyn, Eli, Payton, Kaisyn and Everly; sister, Judy (Stan) Pearce, Cherokee, KS, brother Nick (Lynette) Wolken, Ottawa, KS.
She was preceded in death by her father Robert Wolken, mother Beatrice (Jacobs) Wolken, brother Bobby Wolken and brother Terry Wolken.
Memorial contributions may be made in Barbara’s name to Corpus Christi Catholic Church or to Alzheimer’s Association and may be sent in care of Warren-McElwain Mortuary, 120 W. 13th Street, Lawrence, KS 66044.
Visitation at Corpus Christi Catholic Church is set for Wednesday, July 13, 2022, from 9:00 – 9:50 am, with a Rosary recitation beginning at 9:50 am and Mass of Christian Burial following at 10:00 am. Burial will follow directly at Mt. Calvary Catholic Cemetery. Please join us after the burial for a luncheon at Corpus Christi Catholic Church where you can share your memories with family and friends.
So Sorry for Your Loss. God’s Blessingd
Love,
Phyllis Peterson
Ray and family so sorry for your loss. Barbara was such a pleasure to have in the AquaFit class. Her smile always lightened up the place!! Blessings to you. Becky McClure
My thoughts and prayers are for you, Ray, and family to be at peace with all the great memories of Barbara.
Nicole and family,
So sorry for your loss. I only met her a handful of times but she was always welcoming.
Dear Ray and family,
I am so very sorry for your loss. Barbara had such a sweet and gentle spirit. She was so very kind to everyone. And the best laugh! I know you all have many memories to cherish.
Ray and family, I was so saddened to hear of Barbara‘s passing. It’s been a pleasure to be in Aqua Fit with her these past few years. She had a beautiful smile!
So sorry for the loss you have all suffered.
Barbara will be missed. She was always so warm and welcoming a real pleasure to be around. I enjoyed singing with her in the Choir. I know she will be singing with the Angels.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Steve and Carla Ramirez
Ray and family . I am so sorry for your loss. Barbara was such a beautiful ,friendly lady. May she rest in a pain free world .
Ray – may your heart be filled with the love the two of you shared. Barbara was creative, adorable and a warrior, who never quit. I so enjoyed seeing the two of you in class, despite the struggles. God Bless You! My sincere sympathy to you and the family. Suzi Cammon
Ray and family,
I’m very sorry for your loss of Barbara. I enjoyed the two of you in the Aqua Fit classes and seeing both of you at church. As others have said, Barbara had a beautiful smile and I know she is smiling down on her family now. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
I was so sorry to learn that Dan’s
Mom had passed away. But grateful to know she is now at peace. My prayers are with you all. Diane Weber
Ray and family; thinking of you at this sad time. I am so sorry for your loss.
Ray and family, so sorry for your loss. Thinking of you.
Dear Ray and family,
I am so sorry to hear of Barb’s passing. She was a very special lady whose smile was so such a welcoming sight in our Aquafit class. May you be reminded often of the many happy memorable times you shared with her. God bless you all.
Janet Adams
Jean McIntosh
Ray and family, So sorry to learn of Barbara’s passing. I got to know both of you
at the pool in the Aqua Fit class. My thoughts and prayers are with you and family.
Raymond and Family, my heart goes out to you and your family for your loss of Barbara. Living in Indiana I only had contact at family reunions. I truly feel she was a very special person and was loved by all her extended family here.
Dear Ray & Family,
I only knew Barb a few years, attending the same Aqua fit class & church.
I missed her last class with us, but have many stored images of that sweet smile. Loved the beautiful combinations of colors she chose in her pencil pictures. She was a multitalented lady with a gentle accepting soul. Will miss her.
Susan Fincham
Ray and family,
I was saddened to hear of Barbara’s passing. She leaves a wonderful legacy at Corpus. Thinking of you as you celebrate her life. Prayers.
Dick Holzmeister
Thinking of your family during this time of sadness. I only visited with Barbara a couple times but could tell what a sweet lady she was. May God hold her in His loving arms forever.
Ray and family, my deepest sympathy. Barbara was the sweetest lady. I loved seeing her at Prairie Patch, and the Farmer’s Market with Debbie. I was Debbie and David’s Baby setter way back. Neighbors were a great thing back then. We knew everyone. Her beautiful smile and kind words will be missed.
Ray = We are very sad to hear of Barbara’s passing. She was such a sweetheart, always giving of herself to others. Always enjoyed visiting with her when the GHS Class of 1960 met. Prayers of comfort for you and your family. Rick and Nancy Horn
It broke my heart to hear that Barbara had passed. She was always so kind to me and a great joy to sing with in choir. My deepest condolences to the family. I am so sorry for your loss. My husband and I are sending prayers, love, and light through this difficult time. Nicole (Burkhart) and Michael Wilson
Raymond, so sorry for your loss. May Barbara’s soul and the souls of all the faithful departed Rest In Peace.
Darrel Cordle
To Ray and family. So sorry to hear of your loss. May the love, grace and mercy of
God surround in this in this time of loss.
Ray and family. Your loss of Barbara is sad for all. Her love she showered on so many people will be missed. I will not forget all the fun we had as families in Marriage Encounter gatherings. Her smile and laugh just melted my heart. May she Rest In Peace now and sing with all the choir angles in heaven. We love you all ❤️
Another much-loved member of the Hallmark family has left us. Barbara will be sadly missed by all who knew her. To Ray and family: You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Ray and Family, Sorry to hear of the loss of your Barbara. She was a sweetheart and a fine Lady. She was very artistic. God bless Barbara, you and your family. Sincerely, Jim and Carol Hicks
My Heart is full I am so sorry you are having to go through this suffering. Barbara was such a gift in our Marriage and your Dad Ray we loved them both. There welcoming and love was so real and touching. The photo you choose I will always see Barbara just like that. Beautiful woman’s inside and out! I will miss you my friend your love, smiles, and hugs especially your laugh. May God bring much Love and Peace to your family as they go through missing you .Fly with the angels I know you are at peace. Peace be with you all Family you are in our prayers.
Ray and Family:
My thoughts and prayers are with you – I am so sorry for your loss. Ray, you have been dearly missed at the Caregiver Support meetings. But, greatly admired for the loving care you have always given to your wife, Barbara.
My sincere sympathy to you and your family.
Dorothy Cook
Ray and family
We are so sorry for your loss.
When we lose a life on earth, we gain an angle in heaven. Sincere condolences to your grieving family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Barbara we will miss you & love you dearly.
Ray and family,
So sorry to read about Barbara’s passing.
She always had a smile on her face and a kind word.
She will be missed. Thoughts and prayers.
Ray and Family,
I only knew Barbara through the times I spent with her as a caregiver. Her smile and positive outlook would light up her lovely face, and her color pencil drawings were amazing as she was.
My sympathies,
Greta Keaton
KLAH
Ray and family,
I was surprised to hear of Barbara’s passing. Barbara was always smiling and helpful and easy to talk to. She will be missed. Sheri and my condolences.
Rita Wobker
RAy and family,
Barbara’s funeral mass today was beautiful. I am sure she was over there singing with the choir. Her beautiful smile and the twinkle in her eyes will always be the way I will remember her. We pray for your family during this time of loss and sorrow. Thanks for taking such good care of her during her illness. May she rest in peace.
So many fun times at your home. So many happy memories. I hope yours will be happy memories soon. We’re praying for you all.
Love, Jerry and Terry Tuckwin
Ray and family—Just learned of your loss. So sorry but am praying all the good memories will lift you up and help make the journey easier. Miss seeing you at Caregiver’s Support group. Blessings to all of you. Marcia McPhail
Ray and family, so sorry for your loss. My deepest condolences to you all.