WOODLANDS, TX — Diane Renee Scherer, 61, of The Woodlands, TX, passed away at 3 a.m. May 10, 2023, at her sister’s house in Maryville, Illinois. She was born June 5, 1961, in Mount Vernon, Illinois to Donald and Marilyn (Adams) Sendelbach. Diane married Roger Scherer on March 9, 2013, in Saint Louis, Missouri.

In addition to her mother and husband, Diane is survived by her daughters, Danara Steckelberg and husband, Chris of Austin, Texas, and Dariane Rose and boyfriend, Aaron Wade, Jr. of Los Angeles, California; bonus daughters, Jaymi Johnson and husband, Adam of Magnolia, Texas and Ashley Scherer of Katy, Texas; grandchildren, Daegan, Ziraea, and Havana Steckelberg, Ayden Jaradi, Emma and Finn Johnson, Elijah and Isaiah Garza; brother, Michael R. Sendelbach of Mount Vernon, Illinois; sisters, Vickie Hiatt and husband, Doug of Mount Vernon, Illinois and Sandra Sendelbach and spouse, Stacy Portney of Maryville, Illinois; and several nieces and nephews.

Diane was preceded in death by her father, Donald Sendelbach; sister, Joyce Kramm; and grandparents, Geraldine and Glenn “Mutt” Wilson.

Diane loved everyone with a big heart. She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends, especially her grandchildren. She loved the beach and the sun. Diane’s faith was very strong even through her battle with severe illness. She knew she would be okay whether at home on Earth or in heaven.

A Visitation will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, May 13, 2023, at Hughey Funeral Home in Mount Vernon, Illinois. A Funeral Service will begin at 1 p.m. with Pastor Chris Bean officiating. A Celebration of Life will be held at Mount Vernon Gun and Sportsman’s Club in Mount Vernon, Illinois at 2:30 pm. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Diane’s honor to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

Call Hughey Funeral Home at 618-242-3348 or visit hugheyfh.com for further information.