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  • Visitation

    Memorial Visitation:
    Saturday, July 24, 2021
    9:00 to 10:00 am
    Evangelical United Church of Christ, Highland, IL.

  • Service

    Memorial Service:
    Saturday, July 24, 2021
    10:00 am
    Evangelical United Church of Christ, Highland, IL.

  • Full Obituary

    Diana Lynn Frey, 74, of Highland, IL, passed away Saturday, July 17, 2021, at St. Joseph Hospital, in Highland.

    She was born September 21, 1946, to Milt and Lillian (nee Schmidt) Werner, in Highland, IL. On September 13, 1969, she married Maurice “Moe” Frey at St. Paul Catholic Church in Highland. She was a lifelong resident of Highland.

    Diana was a member of Evangelical United Church of Christ, Highland, IL. She worked at Scott Air Force Base, B-Line, and QPS in Highland, and volunteered for the Highland Animal Shelter.

    She was a very talented artist and created her own business, “My Best Friend Pet Portraits”. She painted hundreds of dogs, cats and horses, and many homes too. She was also a caricature artist, creating humorous gifts for friends and family. Each Christmas she created her own cards featuring her beloved dogs, who were near and dear to her heart. In 1987, she was commissioned to illustrate the commemorative beer can of Schott Brewery in honor of the Highland Sesquicentennial.

    Diana and Moe enjoyed 25 years at the clubhouse at Rocky Ford Park. She loved to travel with Moe, visiting most of the country, and enjoyed many trips to the casinos and shows at The Fox with her girlfriends of over 57 years, as well as, playing scrabble and cards with them. A big Elvis fan, Diana collected a variety of memorabilia through the years. She also loved music and dancing, animals, and nature. A kind-hearted person with a great sense of humor, she will be missed by all who knew her.

    She was preceded in death by her parents, Milt and Lillian Werner; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Lester and Emma Frey; brothers -in-law, James Korte and Robert Frey.

    Diana is survived by her husband of over 51 years, Moe Frey, Highland, IL; nieces and nephews, Keith (Brenda) Korte, Kent (Trisha) Korte, Nancy (Mark) Tebbe, Stacy (Todd) Warren; sisters-in-law, Marilyn Korte and Terry Frey; great nieces and nephews, Nicholas and Collin Korte, Sophia and Olivia Warren; many beloved cousins and friends

    Memorials may be made to the Metro East Humane Society-Highland or Partners for Pets.

    Memorial Visitation: Saturday, July 24, 2021, 9:00 to 10:00 am, Evangelical United Church of Christ, Highland, IL.

    Memorial Service: Saturday, July 24, 2021, 10:00 am, Evangelical United Church of Christ, Highland, IL.

    Clergy: Pastor Todd Bean

    Meridith Funeral Home, Highland, IL.

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7 Condolences
 
  1. Jo Knabel / July 19, 2021 at 9:04 pm

    I will keep many fond memories of Diana. Altho separated by time and miles, high school reunions were a chance to touch base. I have always been in awe of her artistic talents, and love of animals. She was a special gal. Moe, I am so sorry for your loss.

  2. james ronat / July 21, 2021 at 9:01 am

    Mo, sorry for your loss. Diana was a sweet person and my school mate from first grade through high school always have fond memories of Diana.

  3. Donna Anderson / July 22, 2021 at 12:23 pm

    Mo, I am so sorry for your loss. Diana was an awesome person and a joy to work with. My heart hurts for you. May God give you strength as you grieve.

  4. Bob Rehkemper / July 23, 2021 at 12:45 pm

    Sorry for your loss, I will always think of Diana when I look at the Princess portrait she wonderfully completed.

  5. Sandra K Kohlbrecher / July 23, 2021 at 6:31 pm

    Moe, so sorry for your loss. I remember her of course in the short time of my Junior/Senior year of Highland High School and of course then, of course, the time I moved back to Highland after marrying William “Bill” Kohlbrecher. I still have the beautiful artwork she did for us of our cat years ago of Baby. You have my heartfelt condolences. Sandra Kohler-Kohlbrecher.

  6. Judy Kuhn / July 24, 2021 at 10:02 am

    Moe, We are so very sadden to hear of Diana’s passing. She was just a beautiful gal inside and out! Diana was so sweet and fun to be around. I shall always remember her as a talented, beautiful, kind, classy, fun gal (a wonderful combination of virtues). God’s Love, Comfort and Blessings’s to You, Family and Friends!! Judy and Butch Kuhn

  7. Gwen Keller / July 25, 2021 at 7:40 am

    Moe I am so so sorry to hear of Diana’s passing. She was a good neighbor and I enjoyed having you guys close by. I know how you feel and hope that you find comfort in Gods arms as I have done in the past couple of months. I’ll be praying for you and maybe I’ll see you soon.

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