Cedar Rapids- Dianne Parker age 53 passed away Wednesday June 5, 2013 at University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics of pneumonia.
Dianne was born on September 9, 1959 in Anaheim, CA. the daughter of Richard and Frances (Boland) Ricklefs.
Dianne was a waitress for most of her adult life at many different restaurants around northeast Iowa.
She is survived by her son Brent (Bridget) Parker of West Union, two granddaughters; Brenna and Bristol Parker of West Union, three sisters; Marcia (Simeon) Tauber of Arcata, CA. Sheryl (Garth) Balthazor of Murieta, CA. and Victoria (Randy) Olson of Bend, OR. one brother; David Ricklefs of Milwaukee, Wi. her aunt Rosemary Boland of Hazleton and Uncle Delbert Ricklefs of Central City.
She was preceded in death by; her parents, a brother Donald Ricklefs, a nephew Ricky Balthazor and two uncles; Don Boland and Gayland Ricklefs and one aunt; Anna Ricklefs.
Services– will be on Saturday June 8, 2013 at 2:00 pm at the Cornerstone Baptist Church, 218 West 4th street in Vinton, Iowa.
Memorials– may be directed to the Cornerstone Baptist Church.
Condolences for Dianne Theresa Parker
I am sorry for your loss. The time I spent with her she was kind and gentle.
I will miss Diane very much. I am so sorry for your loss. She was like a sister to me during the time we spent together. She will not have to suffer any more, and has gone to a better place.
Dear Brent, Marcia, Sherry, Vicki, and David,
I am so sorry to have missed Dianne’s funeral, I would have liked to be there for all of you. I had my son’s high school graduation party Saturday afternoon. My thoughts are with all of you. Love to you all , Michele
She was a person who struggled but cared deeply and loved her family and friends. Thank you for being a part of her life and caring. She was loved my many and that brings me great comfort.