Diane L. Aister

Diane Aister, age 63, of Yorkville, passed away peacefully October 26, 2014 at Arden Courts, Geneva, IL. She was surrounded by her husband and family. Diane was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease in 2008. Diane was born April 12, 1951 in Aurora, IL, the daughter of Bill and Ruth (Schulze) Maxim. She attended East Aurora Public Schools until 1965. Her family moved to Montgomery and Diane went to Oswego High School and graduated in 1969. Diane spent most of her working career as a salesperson with Shorr Paper, which she thoroughly enjoyed. She was a social person who enjoyed life and a good time. She easily fit into any social situation and especially loved hosting parties for friends and family. She had a knack for decorating and her homes were always special for holidays. Diane had a black belt in shopping. Diane loved travelling, especially spring trips to Hilton Head, SC and trips with the Green Lake Group to Wisconsin. The fall trips were especially memorable to the U.P., New England, and out west. In the last year after losing most of her cognitive ability she still wanted to return to Alaska. Diane had many friends especially “The Poker Girls”, Marge Weiten, Kathy Blatner, Brenda Gary, Dori Oros, Karen Kuk, and Bernie DeKing. They had great trips and raucous poker games. A loving wife, she is survived by her husband, Ed Aister; her father and mother, Bill and Ruth Maxim of Oswego; two sisters, Lynn Maxim of Milwaukee and Nancy (Rand) Taylor of Oswego. She is also survived by her sister-in-law, Patricia (Dick) Buckley who assisted in her care her last five years. Two nieces, Leah (Matt) Duvall of Milwaukee and Randi Taylor of Oswego. She is also survived by three nephews, Brad (Michelle) Buckley of Myrtle Beach, SC; Kevin Buckley of Aurora; and Jared (Sarah) Buckley of Monmouth, IL. She was preceded in death by her paternal and maternal grandparents; one nephew, Austin Fox; and one step-daughter Michelle Aister. A Memorial Visitation will be held Sunday, November 2, 2014 from 3:00 PM until 8:00 PM, at THE DALEIDEN MORTUARY, 220 N. Lake St., Aurora, IL 60506. 630-631-5500. A Liturgical Wake service with Fr. Charles Reichenbacher, O.S. B. will be at 7:30 P.M. In lieu of flowers donations can be made in Diane’s name to the Alzheimer’s Association or the Leukemia Society. Please visit our interactive website at www.daleidenmortuary.com.

Diane L. Aister

April 12, 1951 - October 26, 2014