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Wilt, Diane L.
Diane L. Wilt, 61, of 2216 Reynolds Ave. SW, died Wednesday, Dec. 28, 2011, at St. Luke's Hospital after a sudden illness. Services: 11 a.m. Monday at Cedar Memorial Park Chapel of Memories, where friends may call after 10 a.m. Monday. Burial: Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery. Cedar Memorial Park Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Survivors include two sons, Joshua Wilt and Jody Anderson, and two sisters, Christine (Jan) Anderson and Donadel (Jon) Kime, all of Cedar Rapids; and a brother, Bruce (Marilyn) Anderson of Overbrook, Kan.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
Diane was born Nov. 29, 1950, in Cedar Rapids, the son of Donald and Adela (Severa) Anderson. She worked at Rockwell-Collins in assembly for over six years and was a former member of the Red Hat Club.
She loved life and was always ready with a bright smile and a laugh. She enjoyed baking, cooking, gardening, crafts, hiking and caring for her beloved dog Coco and cat Cali.
Diane had many friends and will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her.
A memorial fund has been established.
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Published Dec. 30, 2011, in The Gazette
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