"To the family of Diane. May your hearts rest at ease, may the happy memories fill the empty void in your heart and may Diane\'s laughter and smile stay forever alive in your heart. Diane will be missed greatly."
In loving memory of
Diane C. Nelton
July 28, 1947 - July 9, 2021
Diane C. Nelton, 73, former resident of Winona Arms died Friday, July 9, 2021, at Saint Anne Hospice.
Diane was born on July 28, 1947, in Winona, and is the daughter of Dorothy and Eugene "Bud" Nelton.
She is survived by her brothers, Steve Nelton, Keith (Becky) Nelton, and Tom (Nancy) Nelton; many nieces and nephews as well as great nieces and nephews.
Diane is preceded in death by her parents and her twin brothers, Paul and Phillip Nelton.
She was employed at Behrens Manufacturing for many years before retiring.
Diane had a passion for collecting porcelain dolls and always enjoyed showing new members of her collection to family and friends. She also loved Christmas and spent days setting up her special decorations for the holidays. Diane was also a big Vikings fan and loved to spend her time fishing on the river.
It can be said that Diane truly loved her family and friends, especially Jann, Bob, and Sesilee. Her smile and laughter will be missed by all.
Funeral Service for Diane will be at 11:30 a.m. on Thursday, July 15, 2021 at the Hoff Celebration of Life Center in Goodview, MN. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until the time of the service at the Funeral Home in Goodview. Diane will be laid to rest at Oakland Cemetery in Stockton, MN. Please leave a memory of Diane and sign her online guestbook at www.hofffuneral.com. Hoff Celebration of Life Center - Goodview, is assisting the family with arrangements.
Tributes
"Diane lived with my family when she worked in minneapolis , God bless her perpetual soul. The Valentine family. "
"My dear friend. Diane I can\'t believe you\'re gone as my daughter would say d e e my heart breaks that you\'re gone I\'m going to miss you so much you are a true friend going to miss your smile and laugh and jokes someday I will meet you again not have to suffer anymore God bless my dear we love you j a n n and Bob and SES i l e e love you my friend God bless you be good in heaven"
"To Diane\'s family: I remember Diane from grade school and high school. She was a very kind person. Rest in peace Diane."
"To Diane\'s Family, So sorry to hear of Diane\'s passing. I went to school with Diane and always remember walking home with her from school when she lived on 7th street. May she Rest In Peace, sympathy to her family. Sincerely, Tess Holzer"