Diane Ott

Diane "Dee" Marie Ott, 81, of Rockton, IL died on Friday, January 24, 2025 at home surrounded by her loving family. Dee was born January 20, 1944 in New Orleans, LA the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Fleury Laurent Lafargue and Gladys Marie (LeMore) Lafargue. She graduated from St. James Major High School the class of 1962 and Soule Business College in 1964. Dee married Richard O. Ott in New Orleans, LA on May 14, 1966. Diane's passion was family and faith. She was devoted to her husband and raising her children. After raising her children, she later worked for Apria Health Care as a billing specialist. However, she spent the majority of her life involved in prayer groups and ministries. She is currently a member of Hope Evangelical Free Church where she was involved in numerous ministries. She was a former member of Women's Aglow, she coordinated the National Day of Prayer in Rockton, IL for more than 25 years, she participated in 24/7 National Prayer Chain, and led Bible studies and prayer groups in her home for decades.

She enjoyed scrapbooking, journaling, cooking, sewing, was an avid reader and especially enjoyed gardening. It was common to find Dee tending her numerous flower gardens filled with hundreds of different flowers. She loved spending time with family, especially her grandchildren and was the nucleus and heart of all family holidays and events.

Survivors include her husband Richard; son Bryan (Josephine) Ott; daughter Michelle (Bradley) Davison; son Roy (Debra) Ott; son Brad (Leah) Ott; son Ross (Shana) Ott; grandchildren Jake (Carley) Ott, Brett Ott, Tyler Davison, Marissa Ott, Seraphine Ott, Sophia Ott, Hosanna Ott, Gideon Ott, Rocco Ott, Bryson Ott, Maximus (Brave) Ott, Maren Ott; one great-grandchild on the way; sisters Rochelle (David) Hanemann and Annette (C. O.) Pittman; and numerous nieces and nephews. Dee is predeceased by her parents and her brother Laurent Lafargue.

A Memorial Ceremony will be held at 11:00 am, Saturday, February 22, 2025 at Hope Evangelical Free Church, 5656 Elevator Road, Roscoe, IL, with Pastor Mickey Klink officiating. Cremation Rites will be Accorded. A Memorial Visitation will be held at the Church on Saturday from 9:00 am until time of the Ceremony.

Memorials may be given to: Rockford Rescue Mission 715 W State St, Rockford, IL 61102 or Samaritan's Purse, PO Box 3000, Boone, NC 28607.