Diane M. Steinkamp
Diane M. Steinkamp, age 59, of Jacksonville, Illinois, formerly of Quincy, died on Monday, January 24, 2011 in her home. She was born on June 10, 1951, in Quincy, Illinois the daughter of Lawrence F. and Anita (Koch) Steinkamp.
Diane was a 1969 graduate of Quincy Notre Dame High School. She was an Engineering Analyst for Trans American Airlines while she lived in the San Francisco Bay area. In California she enjoyed camping and was part of the 1000 Trails Club. Diane was inducted in the Illinois American Softball Association Hall of Fame as a member of the Quincy Jets Women’s Softball Team. She was an avid 49’ers and sports fan, enjoyed working outdoors and doing yard work, reading, animals, and travel.
She was of the Catholic faith. Diane was a very spiritual individual who shared her love of Christ with all she met. She was a peaceful and giving person who always rooted for the underdog.
Survivors include her MOTHER: Anita Steinkamp;
her FRIEND: Laurel J. Harris of Jacksonville;
THREE BROTHERS: Lawrence F. “Larry” Steinkamp, Jr. and his wife Naomi of Carthage, IL, Wayne V. Steinkamp and his wife Pat of Quincy, and Terry L. “Pete” Steinkamp of Shiloh, IL;
SISTER-IN-LAW: Trudy Carroll and her husband Tim of Quincy
Several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and other relatives also survive.
Diane was preceded in death by her father, a brother, Daniel “Dan” Steinkamp, three sisters-in-law, Mary Lou Steinkamp, Darlene Steinkamp, Marsha Steinkamp, and a niece, Krista Steinkamp.
Visitation will be held on Saturday, January 29, 2011, from 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church in Quincy, followed by a memorial mass at 11:00 a.m. by Monsignor Michael Kuse. Inurnment will be in Calvary Cemetery at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Lawrence F. Steinkamp Scholarship Fund at Quincy Notre Dame High School, the Quincy Notre Dame High School Girls Softball Team, or to the Davita Dialysis Center in Jacksonville, IL. The Duker & Haugh Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. www.dukerandhaugh.com
Diane will be truely missed by all who knew and loved her. She had a beutiful singing voice, one of her many attributes.
Laural, I know you will miss her, but take comfort in knowing she is in the Lord’s arms. She will now b a guardian angel. If you ever need anything just let me know. 217-245-4648. velma-n-calvin@mchsi.com.
Love and peace to all,
Velma
My thoughts and prayers are with Dianne’s family and friends. During the many years of Air Force life and traversing the world, mom always shared the “Tiny” updates which were a huge treat from the home front. (Her picture doesn’t look a day over high school!)
I played softball with Diane in grade school. she was a good friend and was always smiling and joking. I am sure she will be sorely missed by her family and numerous friends. I am like lots of people who grew up with her, I have wonderful memories that I charish.
My sympathy to you with the died of Diane. She will be missed by family and friends but the Lord will comfort you during this time of lost and in the future. My prayers are with you.
Sister Janet J. Voss, CPPS