Obit of Jeanne (Knittles) Kieken

Jeanne K. Dieken, 90, of Danforth, IL., formerly of Hazelhurst, Wisconsin, died 8:45 A.M. on Friday, October 16, 2015 at Luther Place in Danforth, IL.. Her Memorial Service wil be held at a later date. Jeanne was born in Chatsworth, IL., on January 8, 1925 to William G. & Reva Frances (Wells) Knittles. Her childhood was spent in Chatsworth. She graduated from Chatsworth High School in 1943 and attended - Illinois State University, Normal, IL., Wartburg College in Waverly, Iowa, University of Illinois, Urbana, IL., and Northern University in Dekalb, IL. Jeanne married Earl Dieken on September 27, 1947 in Danforth, IL. He survives. Also surviving are two sons - Jeff and Bill and a daughter - Kris. Four grandchildren - Kelly, Eric, Lauren and Sadie. Five great-grandchildren - Cameron, Gavin, Ruby, Addison and Paige. Sister - Norma Boyce of Lexington, IL. Sister-in-law - Phyllis Dieken of Danforth. Several nieces and nephews Jeanne was preceded in death by her parents and a brother - Bill Knittles She was a member of the Ascension Lutheran Church in Minocqua, Wisconsin. Jeanne was a school teacher and librarian. She enjoyed reading and loved to golf with her husband.. Arrangements by the Redenius Funeral Home in Gilman and Bolger Funeral Home in Minocqua, Wisconsin. Please sign the guest book atwww.redeniusfuneralhomes.com