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Diana Kasinger

Alton |

Diana L. Kasinger, 66 Entered Heaven Thursday 11/30/23 at Alton Memorial Hospital in Alton, IL.

Born August 23, 1957 in St. Louis, MO. She was the daughter of late John and Estella (Biermann) Smith.

She married Jeffrey W. Kasinger September 16, 1989 in Godfrey, IL. He survives. Son of Harold (Glen) & Wanda Kasinger of Alton, IL.

Diana is survived by her sister Dawn (Dave) Neptune of St. Louis, MO. Her 4 Children, Sons Michael Smith of Godfrey, IL. Bradley Cohlman of Roxana, IL. Daughters Melinda (Lanard) Cook of Lebanon, IL. Jessica (Jacob) Jones of Godfrey, IL. & Four Grandchildren Joseph Wocking, Autumn Cook, Alexander Cook & Aidan Cohlman, many nieces, nephews, extended family members & good friends.

She was preceded in death by parents John and Estella (Biermann) Smith, Sister Judy (Richard) Wolf, Brother Terry Smith and Grandson Thomas Cook, Father-in-law Harold G. Kasinger.

Diana enjoyed her lifelong career in Health Care as a Certified Nurses Aid. She always had the greatest work ethics and went above and beyond to ensure that her clients got the best of her strengths & compassion. She would do anything for clients but most of all gave them her time and friendship.

Helping people was one of her greatest passions.

She loved to crochet, sew, read, watch movies with her cat Kali sitting on her lap, and listening to music. You cannot forget the Teddy Bears! Above all, Diana's greatest joy was her family and spending time with her Grandchildren.

Although she will be deeply missed, we can be assured she will be Eternally In Our Hearts Until We Meet Again

Celebration of Life will be held on May 18, 2024 at 12:00 PM at Godfrey Church of the Nazarene 1800 W. Delmar St. Godfrey, IL. 62035 Pastor Greg Breeden will officiate.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Godfrey Church of the Nazarene, Disabled American Veterans, or American Breast Cancer Foundation.


Obit Provided By:
Thomas Saksa Funeral Homes

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