Obituary of Diana Lynn Rausa
Diana Lynn Hanson Rausa passed away peacefully at her home in Oswego, Illinois on August 14, 2024, surrounded by her family. Born on September 24, 1947 in Morris, Illinois, she was the youngest daughter of Luther and Donna (Cockream) Hanson. She grew up in Gibson City, Illinois, graduated from Northern Illinois University, and moved to Sterling, Illinois, a place she considered home for over 55 years.
She was a special education teacher at Franklin Elementary School before she had her two children, Monica and Brad, with her former husband, Frank Rausa. She then worked at Self Help Enterprises for the rest of her career, dedicated to providing development opportunities for persons with disabilities in the community.
The roles she cherished most were mother, grandmother, and friend. She will be remembered for her kindness, generosity, and the ability to make everyone feel included and loved.
Diana is survived by her daughter, Monica (Annapolis, MD) and grand

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