Dianna Whiteman Obituary (1955

Dianna Whiteman, 67, of Lincoln, IL, passed away on Saturday, February 4, 2023, at Springfield Memorial Hospital. Dianna was born on August 31, 1955, in Lincoln, IL, the daughter of Malen Wheeler Petro and Elaine (Shoots) Melroy. She married Randall Whiteman on June 29, 1974, at the Lincoln Christian Church. He survives her. Dianna is also survived by her daughters, Shannon (Chris) Moore and Tracy (Brian) Watkins of Lincoln; sister, Roxanna Henderson; brother, Rick Melroy; grandsons, Austin (Schyler), Bryant, Justice (Ashley), and Terry (Kay); as well as Bryce Watkins; eight great-grandsons; and two great-granddaughters. She was preceded in death by her parents, second father, Russell Melroy; stepmother, Doris Petro; brother, Ernest Petro; one great-grandson; and her beloved son, Randy Joseph Whiteman. Dianna enjoyed going for car rides with her husband, Randy, daily to see the deer at the local parks and spending time with her children and grandchildren. She was a gentle soul with a loving heart. Dianna will be sorely missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing her. Services for Dianna will be held at 11:00AM on Thursday, February 9, 2023, at Fricke-Calvert-Schrader Funeral Home in Lincoln. A visitation will take place two hours prior to the service from 9:00AM-11:00AM. A private family burial will be at a later date. Memorials may be made in Dianna's name to Ronald McDonald House Charities or St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.