Diane Lynn Ness

Diane Lynn Ness, 71, Holcombe passed away Friday, April 7, 2023. She died at Meadowbrook Nursing and Rehab in Bloomer, under hospice care through St. Joseph’s in Chippewa Falls, for dementia.

Diane was born Jan. 11, 1952, in Ladysmith, to Eleanor and Raymond Jamiola.

The family moved to Chicago, Ill., and she graduated from Kelly High School, in 1970. She moved back to northern Wisconsin, and attended Mount Scenario College in Ladysmith, with a degree in education, in 1976. Later, she pursued and received her master’s degree from UW-La Crosse in 2003.

Diane taught at the Lac Courte Oreilles Reservation, Our Lady of Sorrows in Ladysmith, and the Bruce School District, for a total of 36 years of teaching.

She enjoyed her life, with many friends and family. She spent time boating on many lakes, snowmobiling and playing cards. Elvis was her favorite musician to listen to and she loved to watch the Chicago Bears whenever she could.

After retiring, she and Steve spent time with their grandkids, and traveled. Over the years, she took care of many dogs and cats; most recently, she took care of their rescue dog, Duchess.

She is survived by her son – Edward (Nicole) Rygiel, Elk Mound; daughter – Sarah (Eric) Tremblay, Hawkins; grandchildren – Collin, Noah and Alexander Rygiel, and Joslyn, Keira and Axel Tremblay; brother – Donald (Jeannie) Jamiola, Villa Park, Ill.; sister – Darlene (Jeff) Bourget, Stanley; a brother-in-law – Mike (Chris) Ness, Colfax; and nieces and nephews – Jason (Liza) Bourget, Cassandra Bourget, Michele (Brian) Schrupp and Reva (Willy) Wunder.

She was proceeded in death by her parents; husband – Steve Ness; and granddaughter – Ellie Tremblay.

A service of Christian burial will be held at 11 a.m., Friday, April 14, at St. Francis of Assisi in Holcombe. Visitation will be held Thursday, April 13, from 4-7 p.m., at Borton- Leiser Funeral Home in Cornell, and also one hour prior to the church service, Friday morning, at the church.

The family would like to thank the St. Joseph’s Hospice team for the care that they provided and Meadowbrook of Bloomer, for their care and compassion during Diane’s final days.

Borton-Leiser Funeral Home is assisting the family. Online condolences may be expressed at www.bortonleiserfuneralhome. com.