She was born on October 6, 1946 to Aaron and Leona (Burdess) Walker in Peoria, IL.
She married Sherman Stroud on June 10, 1966, he preceded her in death.
She is survived by her mother; her son, Todd (Lisa) Stroud of Bartonville, IL; 2 granddaughters, Brittany Stroud of Morton, IL, and Kirstin Stroud of Bartonville, IL; one grandson, Joseph Stroud of Bartonville, IL; 2 great granddaughters Elaina and Lizzy; one brother, Terry (Mickie) Walker of Florida; one nephew, Shawn; one niece, Tiffany; her beloved Aunt Colony; and her 2 fur baby companions, Jackie and Telia.
Diane was preceded in death by her father; two uncles, Jack and Larry Burdess; and one Aunt, June Lindsey.
She was a graduate of the Class of 1964 Limestone High School. She was a homemaker for the family that she loved so much. She was also a member of the Bethel Lutheran Church in Bartonville.
Cremation rites have been accorded. There are no services at this time, inurnment will be at a later date, at St. John Lutheran Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made in Diane's name to TAPS in Pekin, or UnityPoint Hospice.