C. Diamond

C. Louise Diamond, 92, of Rockford passed away Monday, April 15, 2019, in Alden Debes. Born November 15, 1926, in Hannibal, MO, the daughter of Dallas and Nannie (Epperson) Jones. Moved from Hannibal, MO, to Rock Island in 1937. Graduated from Rocky High School, Class of 1944. Employed by First National Bank for 12 years before moving to Rockford. Married Richard E. Diamond on October 25, 1969, in Rockford. Employed by Commonwealth Edison for 25 years, retiring in 1987. Louise touched the hearts of family, friends and everyone who knew her. She loved cooking, crafts, sewing and gardening. She was active in the community and with her church by teaching Sunday School, Bible School and was a Cub Scout Leader. Survivors include her husband, Richard; sons, Gary (Cathy), Michael (Ann) and Robert (Shannon) Diamond; daughters, Sheila Reynolds and Deborah Munn; 17 grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren; sisters, Kay Stark Wolver; several nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her parents; brother, Kenneth Jones; sisters, Mary Jones, Alyne Stark and Shirley Shoemaker; and brothers-in-law, Jack Shoemaker and Bill Stark.

Service at 11 a.m. Monday, April 22, in Delehanty Funeral Home, Ltd., 401 River Lane, Loves Park, with visitation from 10 a.m. to service time. Burial in Willwood Burial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Third Presbyterian Church, 1221 Custer Ave., Rockford, IL 61103.