Diane Dighero

(From Ferry Funeral Home)

Diane Lee Dighero, 65, Nevada, MO passed away at her home on Thursday, January 4, 2024, following a lengthy illness. Diane was born January 15, 1958, to Joe and Frieda Jean (Homrighouse) Leer. 

She married Terry Dighero on April 17, 1976, in Nevada, MO and he survives of the home.

Diane was raised in Nevada and attended Nevada Schools. In her younger years she worked at Fox Theater and Drive in Theater, then worked for a number of years at Nevada State Hospital as an aide, and lastly at 3M in Nevada for over 20 years until her retirement. 

Diane enjoyed coon hunting and had a love of all animals although she especially enjoyed raising horses and cattle. She was a 30-year member of the Nevada Eagles Lodge.

In addition to her husband Terry, she is survived by two children; Jeremy Dighero, Nevada, and Ashley Dighero (CJ), Nevada ; six grandchildren, Colby Dighero, Collen Dighero, Gage Dighero, Ethan Dighero, Chance Dighero and Mallory Dighero; one great-grandson, Grayson Dighero; siblings, Larry Leer, Lamar, MO, Alfred Leer, Nevada, MO, Pam Kelley (Scott), Lamar, Linda Leer, and Rick Morris, El Dorado Springs, MO; numerous nieces and nephews, aunts, uncles, and cousins; as well as many friends.

Memorial services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, January 10, 2024, at Ferry Funeral Home in Nevada. The family will receive friends from 10-11:00 a.m. prior to the service at the funeral home.

Memorials are suggested in her name to the Vernon County Cancer Relief c/o Ferry Funeral Home.