Diane M. Gassett, age 70, of Rockford, Illinois passed away on Thursday, January 26, 2023. Diane was born on November 13, 1952 to Gene and Marlene Johnson. Diane was a loving mother, she did everything she could to take care of her family, grandchildren and great grandchildren. She also loved her chihuahua's. Diane has left behind many memories through her photography, she always had a camera in her hands.
Faye Riley and Jackie Riley; grandchildren, Andrea Solovic, Kayla Walston, Jackquilynn Solovic, Luis Riley, Cameron Walston, Devarick Everette, Mathew Riley, Noah Walston, Diana Fe’ Riley, and Xavier Riley; a host of great-grandchildren; siblings, John (Diane) Johnson, Tom (Sandy) Rose, Peggy Rose, Danny Johnson, and Donny (Carol) Johnson; numerous nieces, nephews and a host of others that were like family. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Homer Gassett; daughter, Jody Lynn Riley; brothers, Paul Johnson, Gary Johnson, and Jeff Rose.
Per Diane’s wishes, no services will take place. Cremation rites have taken place.