DIANA ZABEL
CONESVILLE, Iowa -- Diana Marie Zabel, 63, of Conesville, passed away on Friday, April 4, 2014, at the University of Iowa Hospital in Iowa City.
Per her wishes, her body has been cremated. Visitation for Diana will be from 4 until 7 p.m. on Wednesday, April 9, 2014, at the Stacy-Lewis Home for Funeral and Cremation Services in Columbus Junction. A memorial fund has been established at the funeral home in memory of Diana.
Diana was born on September 14, 1950, in Waterloo, the daughter of Max and Donna Stuckman Morgan. She was a graduate of Waterloo West High School. On May 20, 1977, Diana was united in marriage to Stephen Lee Zabel in Waterloo.
Diana worked for Tyson's in Columbus Junction for 18 years and enjoyed camping, crafts, and gardening, but most of all, she loved to spend time with her family, especially the grandchildren.
Diana will be deeply missed by her husband, Stephen Zabel of Conesville; her children, Theresa Marin and husband, Pat, of Columbus Junction, Jackie Ramirez and husband, Daniel, of Washington and Stephen Zabel, Jr. and wife, Rachel, of Washington; nine grandchildren; three great grandchildren; and siblings, Rosetta Corbin and husband, Marty, of Albany, Oregon, Debra Newell of Emmett, Idaho, and William "Bill" Vining and wife, Marilyn, of Emmett, Idaho.
Diana was preceded in death by her parents.
Tributes
Sally Myers wrote on Apr 8, 2014:
"I am so sorry to hear about your wife and mother. Steve, thank you so much for calling me. Kids, I remember you when you were very young as I was your moms supervisor. She, Charlotte, Ophelia, and I had so much fun and we still kept in contact. I know you will miss her and I will too. Please take care of yourselves and let's remember the good times. All my love to all of you.
Sally Myers"
Charlotte (Brock) Rady wrote on Apr 8, 2014:
"I worked with Diana at Ravenwood Care Center during the 1980's. We spent much time together, of course during, and also after work. Diana had had a heart of gold and would do anything for anyone. I am shocked to hear of her passing. She has been on my mind to try to find her!
To Steve and the family, you have my deepest heartfelt sympathies. No words that I say can ease the pain in your hearts. Hold the memories of her tight. She will always be with you. You all are in my prayers. The world will be a less happy place with Diana away.
Love to you all!
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