Diane Chanas
Age - 71
November 30, 2023
Diane Lee (Campbell) Chanas, daughter of Thorman and Pauline (Seymour) Campbell was born on July 29, 1952, in Winterset, Iowa, and passed away peacefully at home under the care of hospice and family on November 28, 2023.
Diane grew up on the family farm near St. Charles, Iowa with her parents and sisters, Charlotte and Connie. After graduating from Interstate 35 High School in 1970, she received a cosmetology degree from Iowa School of Beauty where she met her lifetime friend, Elaine, who became an adopted member of the family. Diane started her career as a beautician at Ingersoll Barber and Beauty Shop and after several years of hard work, she was able to purchase the business from the owner who was retiring. Fortunately for her kids and nieces and nephews, "Aunt Dee" provided many years of haircuts for them.
Diane was united in marriage to Mike Chanas on Sept. 20, 1980. They were blessed with three children-Brandon Michael, Darren Ray, and Alanna Marie. Diane's family and friends were everything to her. She remembered everyone's birthday and anniversary dates and enjoyed celebrating these special days with them. She especially enjoyed camping and working at the Iowa State Fair and getaway trips with Mike to Laughlin, Nevada several times a year. She liked to play peanuts and spending Sunday afternoons at Stan and Connie's pool.
After about 20 years as a beautician, Diane gave up her own career when Mike asked her to help him run their other family businesses. First there was the Stroll Inn and later they built the Royal Flush Restaurant & Lounge. After they sold their business in 2017, Diane wasn't ready to retire and continued working part-time at the Hy-Vee Market Grille on Euclid Avenue until she was unable to work due to health issues.
Diane was preceded in death by her infant son, Darren; her parents, Thorman and Pauline; her parents-in-law, Mike and Helen Chanas and brother-in-law, Allen Chanas. She is survived by her husband Mike; children Brandon and Alanna; sisters, Charlotte (Roger) Banks, Connie (Stan) Barnard, and Elaine (Denny) Knudtson, sister-in-law, Becky Chanas and many nieces, nephews and friends.
Memorial contributions may be directed to: Pink Tractor Foundation or St. Charles Parish.
Visitation will be from 6-8pm, Friday, December 1, 2023 with a funeral service at 10:30am, Saturday, December 2, 2023 at Iles Grandview Park Chapel. Additional visitation will be held from 9:30-10:30am, Saturday, prior to the service. Interment will be at St. Charles Cemetery following the service.
Memorial contributions may be directed to Pink Tractor Foundation or St. Charles Parish, St. Charles, Iowa.
Online condolences are welcome at www. IlesCares. com.
Arrangements by Iles Westover Chapel.
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