Dianne Mary Krone
July 17, 1952 ~ March 18, 2026
Dianne Mary Krone, 73, of Bloomington, Illinois, passed away Wednesday, March 18, 2026, at Carle BroMenn Medical Center in Normal, IL.
She was born July 17, 1952, in Jefferson City, Missouri, the daughter of Herbert and Patricia (Schell) Redel.
Dianne was a 1970 graduate of Helias High School and earned her Masters degree from Southern Illinois University.
She was united in marriage on May 17, 1975, in Jefferson City to Paul Benjamin Krone who preceded her in death on June 27, 2012.
Dianne worked for many years as a special education teacher for both elementary and senior high school students. Her compassion and dedication to the students she taught left them living better lives because of her.
Dianne’s life was enriched by her love for reading, art, and her unwavering commitment to her family. She cherished the time spent traveling with her sons, being outdoors, and going on gentle walks with her son.
Survivors include her two sons, Aaron Krone, Normal, IL; Jason Krone (Maxwell Hirsch), New York City, NY; two brothers, Dennis Redel, Jefferson City; Daryl Redel (Erica Boyd), Greenwood, MO; and other extended family members.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; and a brother, Dale Redel.
Visitation will be 10-11 a.m. Monday, March 23, 2026, at Trimble Funeral Homes – Jefferson City with a funeral service to follow at 11 a.m. Burial will be in St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery in Westphalia.
Memorials are suggested to the Special Learning Center.
Services entrusted to Trimble Funeral Homes – Jefferson City. trimblefunerals.com
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Visitation: Monday, March 23, 2026 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Trimble Funeral Homes
3210 North Ten Mile Drive
Jefferson City, Missouri 65109
Funeral Service: Monday, March 23, 2026 11:00 am
Trimble Funeral Homes
3210 North Ten Mile Drive
Jefferson City, Missouri 65109
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Dear Aaron, Jason, Dennis, and Daryl, I’m so sorry that Dianne died. I know you will miss her so much. I will, too. She and I corresponded regularly, via written note, in our adult years. I never got tired of writing to her and looked forward to getting Dianne’s replies. She touched me so much even though we were always miles and states apart most of the time. It was wonderful that our families (the Redel’s and Schanzmeyer’s) lived next to each other for so many years. We were all close, parents and kids alike. They were happy times and Dianne was right in the middle of it. I will cherish those memories forever. Ruth (Schanzmeyer) Stanton
Please accept our deepest heartfelt sympathy for your sister’s passing. May she rest in God’s loving arms forever. Semper Fidelis
It was a sad moment to hear about Dianne’s passing. She and I were very close in 1973/74 while attending Central Missouri State University in Warrensburg, MO. God is in control and He had other plans for both of our futures. I’m pleased Dianne had a loving husband and two great sons. She was a wonderful and charming lady and will forever be in my memories. None of us know the hour of our final time here on earth; we are blessed by faith in Jesus Christ that we will meet again.
I’m so sorry to read of Dianne’s passing. She was a warm, beautiful light to those who were lucky enough to know her.