Diane L. Paraiso

Diane L. Paraiso

(June 6, 1947 – November 11, 2023 )

Diane Lyn Paraiso , 76, of Strasburg, IL, passed away at 5:18 a.m. Saturday, November 11, 2023 in Heartland Senior Living, Neoga, IL.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, November 14, 2023 in St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Strasburg, IL with Rev. Kene Whybrew officiating.  Visitation will be from 10:00-11:00 a.m. Tuesday in the church.  Burial will be in Grace Cemetery, Strasburg, IL.  Memorials may be given to St. Jude or the charity of the donor’s choice.  Arrangements are by Howe and Yockey Funeral Home, Strasburg, IL.

Diane was born on June 6, 1947 in Effingham, IL, the daughter of Michael W. and Nina Ruth “Sally” (Wilson) Meeker.  She earned her degree from Southern Illinois University in Carbondale, IL.  Diane was a court reporter for the State of Illinois at the time of her retirement.  She was a member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church and American Legion Auxiliary both of Strasburg, IL.

She is survived by her son, Augusto “Gus” Paraiso III of Atlanta, GA; brother, Ken Meeker (Mary) of Oviedo, FL; and two grandchildren, Taylor Caroline Paraiso of North Aurora, IL and Braden Irvin of Atlanta, GA.

She was preceded in death by her parents; grandparents, Charles “Tud” and Lena Wilson; and infant son, Yurii Carlos Paraiso.