Dianne Marie Burlison, 82, of Galena, IL, passed away Thursday, May 14, 2026, at Midwest Senior Care Center, Galena. A funeral service will be held at 11 AM, Tuesday, May 19, 2026, at the Furlong Funeral Chapel in Galena, where friends may call from 9:30 until the time of the service. Burial will be at the Scales Mound Township Cemetery, Scales Mound, IL. She was born September 16, 1943, in Hazel Green, WI, the daughter of E. Melvin and Marie M. (Distler) Spensley. She was married to Robert Wickler, and together they had two children, Tim and Terry. On September 29, 2008, she married Vernon R. Burlison at the Little Brown Church in Nashua, IA. Dianne worked for John Deere and US Bank in Galena until her retirement. She loved antiquing. Dianne was a member of Galena Elks Lodge #882. She is survived by her son, Tim (Jackie) Wickler, her stepchildren, Larry Burlison, Sheri (Phil) Speth, Beth (Mark) Molesworth, Donna (Duane) Williams, Carol (Brian) Williams, and Mike (Ellen Kruser) Burlison, and many nieces, nephews, cousins, and step-grandchildren. Dianne was preceded in death by her parents, her son, Terry, and two brothers, Gerald and Curtis Spensley.
Dianne M. Burlison
Tim and Jackie we are so sorry for your loss. I had lots of good times bowling with Dianne. Sending love and prayers to you and your family.
So sorry for the loss of Diane she was a sweet women!
I am so sorry to read if Dianne’s passing. We worked together in banking for years and enjoyed talking about antiques. She was a very hard worker and a. Good person. Rest in Peace, Dianne.
We are sorry for your loss. She was a very kind person. Sending hugs and prayers!
So sorry for you loss. I would see her at Gulers for supper. She always had a smile on her face and always said hi.
Tim, I was so sorry to hear of your mom’s death. You are in my prayers and thoughts. She was such a nice person.
I’m so sorry for your loss. Thinking of you and your family during this difficult time.
My deepest sympathy for your loss.