Diana L. Frey

Diana Lynn Frey, 74, of Highland, IL, passed away Saturday, July 17, 2021, at St. Joseph Hospital, in Highland.

She was born September 21, 1946, to Milt and Lillian (nee Schmidt) Werner, in Highland, IL. On September 13, 1969, she married Maurice “Moe” Frey at St. Paul Catholic Church in Highland. She was a lifelong resident of Highland.

Diana was a member of Evangelical United Church of Christ, Highland, IL. She worked at Scott Air Force Base, B-Line, and QPS in Highland, and volunteered for the Highland Animal Shelter.

She was a very talented artist and created her own business, “My Best Friend Pet Portraits”. She painted hundreds of dogs, cats and horses, and many homes too. She was also a caricature artist, creating humorous gifts for friends and family. Each Christmas she created her own cards featuring her beloved dogs, who were near and dear to her heart. In 1987, she was commissioned to illustrate the commemorative beer can of Schott Brewery in honor of the Highland Sesquicentennial.

Diana and Moe enjoyed 25 years at the clubhouse at Rocky Ford Park. She loved to travel with Moe, visiting most of the country, and enjoyed many trips to the casinos and shows at The Fox with her girlfriends of over 57 years, as well as, playing scrabble and cards with them. A big Elvis fan, Diana collected a variety of memorabilia through the years. She also loved music and dancing, animals, and nature. A kind-hearted person with a great sense of humor, she will be missed by all who knew her.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Milt and Lillian Werner; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Lester and Emma Frey; brothers -in-law, James Korte and Robert Frey.

Diana is survived by her husband of over 51 years, Moe Frey, Highland, IL; nieces and nephews, Keith (Brenda) Korte, Kent (Trisha) Korte, Nancy (Mark) Tebbe, Stacy (Todd) Warren; sisters-in-law, Marilyn Korte and Terry Frey; great nieces and nephews, Nicholas and Collin Korte, Sophia and Olivia Warren; many beloved cousins and friends

Memorials may be made to the Metro East Humane Society-Highland or Partners for Pets.

Memorial Visitation: Saturday, July 24, 2021, 9:00 to 10:00 am, Evangelical United Church of Christ, Highland, IL.

Memorial Service: Saturday, July 24, 2021, 10:00 am, Evangelical United Church of Christ, Highland, IL.

Clergy: Pastor Todd Bean

Meridith Funeral Home, Highland, IL.