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Tuesday, May 20, 2014
Hobler, Diana Irene
Diana Irene Hobler, 61, of Marion, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, Aug. 23, 2012. Memorial Services: 2 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 28, at Stewart Baxter Funeral & Memorial Services, Cedar Rapids, by Deacon Jim Berger, with a reception to follow.
Survivors include her husband, Craig; daughter, Shelly (Robert) LeFebure of Marion; stepsons, Todd (Amy) Hobler of Arvada, Colo., and Reid (Michealle) Hobler of Milliken, Colo. sisters, Nancy Drummond of Des Moines and Marty (Doran) Thompson of West Des Moines, Iowa; brothers, John “Bill” Drummond of Des Moines and David “Mike” Drummond of Utah; several nieces and nephews; special family member, Tammie (Greg) Dean; and her precious granddaughter, Katelynn.
Diana was born Sept. 17, 1950, in Kansas City, Mo., the daughter of Thomas and Verna Irene (Rentschler) Drummond. She married Craig Hobler on Feb. 14, 1986, in Denver, Colo. Diana enjoyed camping with the Cedar Sams and Hiawatha Mohawks. She also enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her granddaughter, Katelynn, who so young in age, tenderly provided care and compassion for her, “H Grandma.”
She was preceded in death by her parents; and a brother, Robert Denny Drummond.
Memorials for Diana are suggested to House of Hope, 1744 Second Ave. SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52403.
Please sign the online guest book and share a memory about Diana at www.stewartbaxter.com.
Published Aug. 26, 2012 in The Gazette