Diana C. Hemann
June 29, 2017
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Diana Cecilia Hemann of Des Moines passed away on June 29, 2017 at Taylor House, surrounded by her family.
Diana was born on May 20, 1936 in Bradford PA to Leda (Seay) Benson and Arthur Kern.
She graduated from Iowa City High in Iowa City, Iowa. On January 29, 1955 she married Vernon J. Hemann. Diana and Vernon were active members of Christ the King Catholic Parish since 1965 where Diana was involved in many school and church activities including the Altar & Rosary Society, Parish office and library, and School lunch room. After retiring from Wells Fargo in 1999 she kept a full schedule volunteering for organizations in the Des Moines Community including Iowa Methodist Medical Center and the Blood Center. She enjoyed reading and doing crossword puzzles but her primary interest was her family.
Diana is survived by her husband of 62 years, Vernon, her 11 children: Gary (Ronda), Joan Stotts, Alan, Janet (Don) Ceretti, Andi, Jeff (Diane), Brian, Cindy (Larry) Phillips, Chris (Teresa), Darren (Caren) and Scott; 16 grandchildren: Teresa (Jason) Edwards, Greg (Becky) Stotts, Melissa (Eric) Borell, Laura (Jimmy) Sarcone, Joshua Hemann, Emily (Brady) Streit, Zach Stotts, Lauren, Michelle, and Rachel Giddings, Collin and Alec Hemann, Nick and Anna Hemann, Jacob and Holly Hemann; and 10 great-grandchildren: Isaiah and Samuel Stotts, Aliana and Elliott Borell, Emmet Edwards, Jack and Cecilia Sarcone, Lucas Tarter, Christian Montelongo, and Piper Streit; brothers: Richard Kern; William (Elaine) Kern; and a sister, Kathleen (Greg) Carlson; and a host of extended family and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents, and sister-in-law, Pauline Kern.
The family will greet friends from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m., with a Vigil service at 6:00 p.m., Sunday, July 2, 2017 at Hamilton’s Southtown Funeral Home, 5400 S.W. 9th Street. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, July 3, 2017 at Christ the King Catholic Church, 5711 SW 9th Street, followed by burial at Glendale Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be directed to Christ the King Foundation in loving memory of Diana.
Special thank you to the Orange Team from UnityPoint Hospice for their support in the care of Diana at home and the entire staff at Taylor House for making her stay there feel like home.
Condolences may be expressed at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Fran (Bocox) Watson
07/04/2017
I worked with Diana at
Target. I was so privileged to work with her. She was so proud of each of you. I met most of you when you came to our area, and saw all the pictures of graduations and weddings. She was a perfect example of how to live your life. All of you will be in my prayers.
Randy Stotts
07/03/2017
To all the Hemann family, my thoughts, prayers, and sympathy especially those that I have miserably failed (Joan, Greg, and Zach). Peace be with you all! A wonderful soul that has touched the lives of many has reached the kingdom of heaven.
Love
Randy
Jean Swanson
07/02/2017
I worked with Diana in the Wire Transfer department of Norwest Bank. I remember her as a very sweet lady who loved her family very much. My thoughts & prayers go out to the Hemann family. You now have a very special angel in Heaven.
Dan and Carolyn Downing
07/02/2017
To all of the Hemann family, our sincere sympathy and prayers at the loss of your mother, grandmother and great grandmother.
Robann Bruder
07/01/2017
I was gifted to be able to work with Diana at Target and at Norwest Bank.
She was one in a million. She was a classy elegant lady who by the way she lived her life taught us all how to be better nicer human beings.
Heaven got brighter when she became an angel.
May the family cherish all the memories you have. You meant the world to her. She was so proud of each of you.
Kay Carlson
07/01/2017
Anyone would have treasured her as a sister. A better one you could not find. I'm so thankful she was mine. I wil miss her, but know she is at peace in God's hands.
Matt Munoz
07/01/2017
Dear Vern, Janet, (and Don),
So sorry to hear of your great loss today. We send our thoughts and prayers from central Texas to the entire Hemann clan. She was such a sweet lady and cared deeply about her family. I'm glad I got to meet her late in her life. Rest now in peace, Diana.
Mary Stinebrickner
07/01/2017
I am so sorry for your loss. My God give you peace.
Gary, my thoughts are with you.
Linda LaPour
07/01/2017
My heartfelt sympathies to you Alan, and your families. Nothing can take your pain away but I know she will be watching over you all.
Prayers
Joy Nangle
06/30/2017
Sending prayers and condolences to CTK parish and family. I was a CTK administrative assistant and worked with Diana when she was a volunteer at the Christ the King parish office. She was a great and kind person to work with at the parish office. She always encouraged me and shared her faith with me, a single christian women at the time, by her everyday life when I encountered Diana at parish functions. I consider her a friend and sister in Christ. Thank you for sharing with us on Facebook, so we can pray for her and the family.
Marilyn
06/30/2017
I was so saddened to read today on facebook and realized it is Diana that died and not her Mother as I first thought. I was her classmate City High 1954 I did find this obituary and sent it someone who will send it to all the classmates. My condolences as from everyone in the class.
Linda Roberts
06/30/2017
Diana is a beautiful soul. Take comfort in knowing that she is at peace with the Lord. God bless the Hemann family.