Diane Marie Coughlin, 69, of Mt. Pleasant, died Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at the Southeast Iowa Regional Hospice House.
Diane was born June 28, 1955 in Mt. Pleasant. She was the daughter of Perry and Pauline (Kitch) Cornell. Diane married Steve Sammons. To this union, two sons were born, Michael then Juston. The couple then divorced. Diane then married Jim Dugger. To this union a son, Trevor, was born. The couple later divorced.
In her free time, Diane enjoyed watching the Hallmark Channel, especially this time of year, so she could watch Christmas movies. Her favorite TV shows were Andy Griffith and I Love Lucy. Her favorite movie was Grease (she mentioned on a couple of occasions, “that John Travolta is sure a cutie”).
She also enjoyed reading books, especially devotionals and scripture from the Bible. She was extremely fond of her cats – Mr. Kitty and Oliver, and Trevor’s dog, Denver. Whenever she was still able to get out on a regular basis, she attended church every Sunday at FCOC. While running errands in her care, she would listen to Pastor Monte’s sermons on CD.
In her younger years, she had worked at the Mt. Pleasant Golf and Country Club and the Mt. Pleasant Correctional Facility. With her children, Diane lived in Arizona for several years, and, during the winter months, regretted moving back to Iowa.
Survivors include two sons – Michael (Sheila) Sammons and Juston (Beth) Sammons; 2 brothers – Dennis Cornell and Danny Cornell; Grandchildren – Shawna (Weston) Schorr and Tyler (Sara) Snyder; great grandchildren – Ava, Korbin, Gryffin and Bowen. Additional survivors include her stepmother, Mary Conrad Cornell and step siblings of the Conrad family – Jeff, Tim and Amy.
Her mother and father, youngest son Trevor Coughlin and oldest brother David Cornell precede in death.
Cremation Rites have been entrusted to Kimzey Funeral Home, 213 North Main Street, Mt. Pleasant. An open visitation will begin at 9AM on Saturday, December 14 at Kimzey Funeral Home. The family will be present to receive friends from 11 AM until the end of the visitation at 12 Noon. Burial of Diane’s ashes will occur at a later date at the Forest Home Cemetery in Mt. Pleasant.
In lieu of flowers, memorials in Diane’s memory may be directed to “The Cattery” at Vintage Raven, All God’s Creatures or the Southeast Iowa Regional Hospice House in West Burlington. On line condolences may be directed to www.kimzeyfh.com