Dianne A. Zink Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Dianne Almeda Zink, age 75, of Elizabeth, IL, passed away June 8, 2022 in her home with her family by her side. A graveside funeral service will be held Friday, June 17, 2022 at 11am at Trinity Lutheran Cemetery of Derinda, with a funeral luncheon to follow. Visitation will take place at Law Jones Funeral Home in Elizabeth from 5pm to 7pm. Family and friends are invited to share in Dianne’s life at lawjonesfuneralhome.com. Dianne was born July 29, 1946, in Savanna, IL, the daughter of Vernon and Katherine (Aurand) Diehl. She attended Elizabeth schools, graduating from Elizabeth High School. She then went on to Capri College of Cosmetology where she would hone her skills that would serve her as a beautician for the next four decades. She operated a beauty shop out of her home and did hair for the ladies of the Elizabeth Nursing Home. On August 20, 1965, Dianne married Eugene E. Zink at Trinity Lutheran Church of Derinda. They would go on to have four children and celebrate more than 56 years of marriage. Dianne was a proud member of Trinity Lutheran Church where she served as a secretery, and volunteered with the WELCA women’s club. In her free time she loved to crochet, quilt, knit, and sew and made many pieces that will be cherished by her family for years to come. She also was an avid gardener. She spent hours tending to her vegetable and flower gardens, and canning her produce. Dianne will be dearly missed by her husband, Eugene; children, Lee Zink, Dale (Paula) Zink, and Don (Sissy) Zink; grandchildren, Ryan Zink, Andy Zink, and Jessica Zink; sister, Norma (Ronnie) Robbe; and brother, Jim (JoAnne) Diehl. Diane is preceded in death by her parents, Vernon and Katherine, and daughter, Sandra Zink.

Dianne A. Zink

July 29, 1946 - June 8, 2022