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Diane L. Pecka

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Diane L. Pecka obituary, 1950-2025, Harvard, IL

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1950

DIED

2025

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Saunders & McFarlin Funeral Home - Harvard

107 W. Sumner St.

Harvard, Illinois

Diane Pecka Obituary

Diane L. Pecka
Born: August 26, 1955 in Chicago, IL
Died: September 8, 2025 in Harvard, IL
Diane Pecka, 70, of Harvard, IL passed away peacefully at her home on September 8, 2025, surrounded by her family.
Diane was born on August 26, 1955, in Chicago, IL, the daughter of Stephen and Theodora (Wieczorek) Klamrowski.
Diane married Ronald S. Pecka on May 5, 1979, in Chicago, IL. Diane was a member of Car-Dun-Al Dog Obedience Training Club and enjoyed gardening and tending to her fishpond. She was passionate about dog training and adored the many dogs she had over the years. More than anything, Diane treasured time spent with family, especially her cherished granddaughter Elloise.
Diane is survived by her husband Ron; daughter Jaime (David) McPhee of Huntley, IL; and her granddaughter Elloise McPhee.
She was preceded in death by her parents Stephen and Theodora Klamrowski and her sister Irene Lopez.
A celebration of life will be held at a future date.
Family and friends may sign the online guestbook at www.saundersmcfarlin.net

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Hi-Desert Star on Sep. 12, 2025.

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