Diane Gilman, 75, of East Galesburg, passed away on Thursday, December 30, 2021.
Diane was born on April 19, 1946, in Moline. She was the daughter of Aaron Oscar Montgomery and Margaret Elizabeth Robinson and Elaine (Sili) Montgomery. She married William “Hobie” Gilman on September 19, 1998, in East Galesburg. He preceded her in death on October 21, 2016. Also preceding her in death was her mother Margaret Robinson and her father Aaron Montgomery. Diane is survived by her mother, Elaine Montgomery of Galesburg; children, Aaron (Anne) Hudson of Martinsville Indiana, Joshua Hudson of East Galesburg and Shannon Thompson of Kansas City, MO; five grandchildren, Chloe and Corinne Cowgur of Martinsville, Indiana, Bryce (Presley Weddle) Thompson, Brayden Thompson, and Ella Thompson all of Kansas City, MO and Hayley Gilman of Kansas City; brother, Michael (Nada) Montgomery, nephew, Steve Montgomery, and niece, Natalie Montgomery-Schmidt.
Diane had a very successful career in the insurance industry. She was also on the Board of Trustees for the Village of East Galesburg and served as the treasurer for Jack Harlan’s Campaign. Diane was a member of the women’s golf league at Soangetaha Country Club and supported multiple charities. Being the fun-loving good-hearted person that she was, Diane would always help anyone who asked and was committed to her family, friends, and her community. She enjoyed spending time in Las Vegas and traveling with her family and friends.
Cremation rites have been accorded. A Celebration of Life will be from 4-7 PM on Saturday, January 8, 2022, at Big Catz, 221 E Main Street Knoxville, Illinois. Russell Preston will be the officiant. Memorials may be made to the family where charities will be chosen at a later date. Online condolences and/or expressions of sympathy may be sent through www.hurd-hendricksfuneralhome.com
