Diane E. Prenger
Diane E. Prenger, age 69, of Quincy died on Monday, June 23, 2025, in her home. She was born on October 29, 1955, in Quincy, IL, the daughter of William T. and Betty B. (Braungardt) Chatten. She married Joseph V. Prenger on August 9, 1975, in Quincy. He survives.
Diane graduated from Quincy Senior High in 1973. While in high school she played the piano for the choir. She attended Murray State in Kentucky and graduated from Culver Stockton College. Diane was a member of the Alpha Xi Delta sorority at Culver.
She previously worked as an elementary school teacher at Unit 3 School District before taking time off to devote herself to her family as a homemaker. Diane began her 34-year career with the State of Illinois Unemployment Office as an adjudicator, later becoming the facility manager, retiring in 2020.
Diane had attended Ellington Presbyterian Church and Faith Presbyterian Church. She was a member of the Breakfast Kiwanis Club.
She enjoyed boating on the Mississippi and at the Lake of the Ozarks. Diane and Joe treasured their time “snowbirding” in Florida during the winter months. Diane was an excellent baker and well known for Apple Bars. Throughout her life, Diane liked working alongside her family at Chatten Orchard, both on the sales floor and in the orchard tending to the trees and fruit. She loved being a Grandma and enjoyed telling everyone about them.
In addition to her husband, Diane is survived by her three children: Brian Prenger (Summer) of Quincy; Carrie Noble (Charlie) of Quincy; and Daniel Prenger of Osage Beach, Missouri. Her loving dog Jax; seven grandchildren: Makenzie, Gaven, Eden, and Remington Prenger, Parker, Jett, and Bo Noble.
Her sister, Janet Willand (Dave) of Osage Beach, Missouri; a sister-in-law Sandy Chatten of Quincy; brothers in-law Ed Prenger (Mimi) and Jim Prenger (Cristi) all of Osage Beach, MO, and her nieces and nephews, who lovingly referred to her as Aunt DeeDee.
Diane was preceded in death by her parents, and brother Frank Chatten.
Cremation rites have been accorded. A celebration of her life will be held at a later date.
Memorials are suggested to the Quincy Humane Society.
Service arrangements are with Duker & Haugh Funeral Home.
Messages may be shared online at www.dukerandhaugh.com
Diane and I worked together at IDES and we also worked together on initiatives through the Division of Rehab Services. She was always upbeat and helpful and fun to be with. She was very proud of her family and spoke of them often. I am happy she and Joe were able to spend time in Florida in addition to their Ozarks condo. She will be missed. Gary and I are sending prayers for the family at this difficult time. You are in our thoughts.
Joe and family Ann I extend our deepest condolences to you and your entire family
Sending prayers to the family and remembering all our Sunday school mornings along with bible school at Ellington church.
Mark and jannel VonderHaar
Joe, Carrie, and family, I am so sorry for your loss. Diane will be dearly missed. She was the best boss I ever had. She always stood up for her employees and we all loved her. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
I am so sorry for your family’s loss. Diane was a wonderful lady. Rest in peace, Diane.
Our family visited the Caley family( Aunt and cousins) across the road often, so we knew Frank and Diane and Bill and Betty were such nice people. Our deepest sympathies to family and friends . You are in our thoughts and prayers.
My prayers go out to Diane’s family. It saddened me to read this l. Diane and I were together in many years of 4-H. The Chattens always had rabbits as a project. We were on a square dancing team for 4-H. We also rode the same school bus.
I have wonderful memories of Diane.
Diane (Baker) Moulton
Greg and I were so sorry to hear of Diane‘s passing. We were neighbors to your mother and dad for quite a while living at 11:20 1 Cooks Ln. Great people your mom always had sunshine. I never saw her ever ever in a downer mood. We enjoyed having glasses of wine together when we had different events and stuff and I am so very, very sorry for your loss Nancy and Greg Brinkman.
So sorry to read this news. I truly enjoyed getting to know Diane when I worked for TRRC several years ago. We had the most wonderful conversations about her Missouri travels to the “Lake” as I know she enjoyed her time there especially with family. She was a wonderful lady and will be deeply missed. My sympathy and prayers to the family. May you find comfort in your wonderful and precious memories of Diane.
I am so sorry to hear about Diane’s passing. Joe, please know that you and your family are in my prayers.
I am SO very sorry 😢—- Diane and I went to school together—- she was a God send when our son. Corey needed a loving person to watch him —- he and Brian had “fun” —- when we would see each other, we picked up where we left off ….. she was a wonderful person, always lifting my spirits (esp. after we lost Corey) love you Diane …. WATCH over your family 🙏😇
Joe and family, We are so sorry for your loss of Diane.
We extend our deepest condolences to you and your entire family
Sorry to hear of Diane passing, my prayers to you Joe and your family.
We went to water aerobics together and had many laughs. She was a delight to be around. She was proud of her husband and family and said so many times. I truly enjoyed our talks. She will be missed.
Joe: So sorry to hear about Diane’s passing. She was always a delight to be around! You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers
I met Dianne through our weekly Bible Study Group (The Ladies Of Zoom) led by Deborah Davis. She was such a joy and inspiration. My prayers go out to her family, friends and love ones during this time. I know it’s hard because we would love to have her with us, but God saw differently. She is above enjoying Jesus. Thank you Jesus for allowing her light to shine. I am glad and grateful I knew her.
I got to know Diane through IDES connecting several times over the years. She was a joy and a friend. She spoke fondly of her family. Every conversation was special.