Diane DeBok, 81, passed away on March 30, 2025, in Chariton, Iowa. The family will greet guests from 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. on Friday, April 4, 2025, at Pierschbacher Funeral Home in Chariton, Iowa. A funeral service will immediately follow at 12:00 p.m. Diane will be interred in Chariton Cemetery following services.
Diane was born in Chariton on October 18, 1943, to Lowell and Elaine (Marks) Baughman. In 1961, she graduated from Chariton High School and later retired from Wells Fargo. She had a deep love for nature, finding joy in her garden where she could often be found “digging in the dirt.” Her flowers were her pride and joy, and she delighted in the company of hummingbirds and butterflies that visited her blooms. She shared her home with her beloved cats, Gabe and Ellie, who brought her endless comfort and companionship.
Diane is survived by her children: Brad (Shari) DeBok, Darrin DeBok, their father Pete DeBok; grandchildren: Taylor DeBok, Ally DeBok, Hannah DeBok, Ava DeBok, and Dominic Messina; brother, Bob Baughman; brother in-law, Warren Wallace; and niece : Carolyn Elam.
She was preceded in death by her parents, sister, Patricia Wallace and nephew Merlin Wallace.
