Obituary of Diane Marie Steinhagen

Diane Steinhagen, 80, formerly of Minneapolis, MN, passed away in death on August 23, 2023, after a brief battle with cancer. Diane was born on January 1, 1943, to Henry and Violet Strunk in Tiskilwa, Illinois. After Diane graduated from High School in Princeton, Illinois, in 1961, she went on to study Political Science at Arizona State University. Diane married her former husband and they started a family. Diane enjoyed her time raising her children at home. She later obtained an Associates Degree in Applied Science leading to a long career as a legal assistant. Diane married Jim Steinhagen on September 12, 1998. Diane will be remembered for her deep love for her family and her enjoyment of traveling, art, cooking, and gardening. Her last years were spent with family and friends. Diane was preceded in death by her parents and siblings. Diane is survived by her husband Jim Steinhagen, children Tracy Cronin (Mike), Julia Roessler (Kent), and Matthew Cline; step-children Linda Hendlin (Gary), Jane Steinhagen, Jim Steinhagen (Lynae), Mary Steinhagen (Jim Newton), Tom Steinhagen (Siri), Cathy Steinhagen, John Steinhagen (Vickie); grandchildren Greg Solomon (Lindsay), Tawny Schaak, and Morgan Strother (Dorian); step-grandchildren Christopher Hendlin (Sindhu), Alyssa Hendlin, Joshua Hendlin (Lara), Rebecca Hendlin (Mark), Britta Jicks (Bob), Peter Peterson (Jena), Dan Peterson (Christin), Joseph Peterson (Erika), Elizabeth Peterson, Zachary Newton, Grace Steinhagen, Tara McGregor(TJ), Carter Steinhagen, Nia Steinhagen; along with many greatgrandchildren, other family members, and dear friends. Diane Steinhagen IN LOVING MEMORY 01.01.43 - 08.23.23 Memorial Service to be held on Wednesday, September 6, 2023 at 4pm Cremation Society of Minnesota 7110 France Ave S, Edina, MN 55435