Obituary of Dianna Lee Dyke

Dianna Lee Viers was born October 7, 1953 in Monroe. She was one of 13 children born from the late Everett Viers and Shirley (Grames) McKibben. Dianna attended Airport High School in Carleton. She employed as a cook for Monroe Diner and Monroe Country Club for years prior to her employment as a Cashier at Pilot Travel Center and taking a medical retirement in 2001. Dianna was well respected by others as a faithful and loyal friend. With her nurturing and gentle spirit, she was like a mother to everyone and cared for so many. Her family was most important to her and she enjoyed whipping up meals and desserts whenever they came to visit. Dianna was amazing at crafting and shared her talents with others. She could make almost anything out of nothing; from clothing, to dolls, to candy and much more. Dianna loved to dance and “Get Down;” winning many dance contests and often tried her luck at bingo and was quite successful. Dianna Lee Dyke, age 62, of LaSalle passed away on September 1, 2016 at 5:31am at Promedica Monroe Regional Hospital. In addition to her father and stepmother: Everett and Brenda Viers, her passing was preceded by her stepson whom she loved as her own: Jimmy Dyke; her sister: Virginia Sue Viers; and her grandson: Peter Soncrant. To cherish her memory, Dianna leaves her companion: Leon Vaneeckhoutte of LaSalle; her two beloved daughters: Doniel Viers of Monroe and Julie (John) Spry of Erie; her mother: her mother and stepfather: Shirley and Marvin McKibben; seven brothers: Robert Viers, Jerry Viers, Mark Viers, Vince (Grace) Viers, Donald (Debbie) Grames; Brad (Holly) Viers and Keenan Viers; four sisters: Sherry (Chuck) Cuykendall, Annette Patterson, Kim (Jim) Guy and Becky Viers; and three grandchildren: Heaven Berry, Austin Berry and Kyla Spry. Friends may gather on Saturday, September 10, 2016 from 10:00am until a Celebration of Her Life at 12:00pm at Merkle Funeral Service, 2442 North Monroe Street Monroe, (734)384-5185 where Pastor Mark Witte of Grace Lutheran Church will officiate. Memorial donations are suggested to the family for funeral arrangements. Online guests may leave words of inspiration and comfort or share a photo by visiting www.merklefh.com and then selecting “Add a Memory”.