Diane L. Schwind

August 29, 1934 - January 16, 2015

Diane Schwind, 80, of Richmond, IL, passed away Friday, January 16, 2015 at her home. She was born in Arlington Heights, Illinois on August 29, 1934, a daughter of the late Louis and Louise (Peters) Maierhofer. She was married to Leon F. Schwind on June 6, 1953 in Buffalo Grove, IL and he died Sept. 21, 1998. She and her husband were vegetable farmers and operated Schwind's Vegetable Stand for many years She loved spending time with her family, playing cards, enjoyed her Tuesday nights at the Bake House in Hebron listening to the accordian players and bingo at the Richmond Firehouse. She looked forward to her daily visits to the Depot Restaurant in Richmond for fellowship. She was involved with the Women of the Moose and Golden Agers Club in Harvard. Diane is survived by three sons Leon (Karen) Schwind, of Ft. Mills, SC; Glen (Darlene) Schwind, of Hebron, IL; Dennis Schwind, of Clinton, WI; six grandchildren Amy, Eric (Tabetha), Renae, Matthew (Kathryn), Sarah and Daniel plus two great grandsons Colton and Corbin. She ws preceded by a grandson Ryan Glen Schwind, a sister Dorothy Houseworth and a brother Louis Maierhofer Visitation will be from 3 to 8 pm Tuesday January 20, 2015 at Ehorn-Adams Funeral Home 10011 Main St, Richmond. The funeral service will be at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, January 21, 2015 at Grace Lutheran Church 6000 Broadway, Richmond. Rev. Andy Tyrrell will officiate. Interment will be in Mt. Auburn Cemetery in Harvard, IL. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Richmond Fire/Rescue District 5601 Hunter Dr Richmond, IL 60071.