Dianna L. Rundle

BYRON, IL ~ DiAnna L. Rundle, age 80, passed away suddenly in her home in Byron, IL, on Sunday, September 28, 2025. She was born February 25, 1945, in Rockford, IL, the daughter of William & Ruby (Fetters) Millard. DiAnna attended and graduated from Auburn High School. A year later on June 19, 1964, she married the love of her life Keith Rundle at Messiah Lutheran Church of Rockford, IL. She was a proud mail carrier of the United States Post Office in both Rockford and Loves Park, IL for over 20 years. During this time, she made so many wonderful friends, she enjoyed getting together with them through the years and staying connected. After she retired, she enjoyed going to Yuma, AZ with Keith. They would drive their ’39 Chevy across the country. In Yuma, they participated in the car show there seeing family and friends while spending the winters in the sun. Her yearly Mother’s Day trip to South Padre Island was also a favorite. She would spend time with her daughter, granddaughter and her two great-granddaughters. She loved the island life of enjoying her Frappuccino’s every morning, eating Mexican food, along with her pina colada in the afternoon. You could find her soaking in the hot tub, even when it was 110 degrees. She loved to be physically active; she went to Nash with friends to swim and exercise. She was also involved with Silver Sneakers. She and Keith loved going to the casinos a. winning big money on scratch off tickets. But more than anything, she loved spending time with her family and friends.

She is preceded in death by her parents William & Ruby Millard, brothers Marvin Millard, Jack Millard, infant brother William, sisters Mildred Phillips, Virgina O’Dell, Carolyn Richardson, and Linda Perez.

She is survived and missed dearly by her loving husband Keith Rundle of Byron; children, Marie (Alan) McNames; Mark (Barbara) Rundle of Byron, IL; her grandchildren; ReAnna (Sergio) Gonzalez; Brandon (Paige) McNames; Tyler Rundle; August Rundle; Hutton Rundle; her great-grandchildren Roisin Gonzalez and Wren Gonzalez; Brother Rich (Rose) Millard of Rockford, IL, best friend for over 55 years, Karen Lay and her fur-baby Festus and many nieces and nephews.

A visitation is planned for Saturday, October 4, 2025, at Farrell Holland Gale Funeral Home of Byron, IL between the hours of 10:00 AM and 11:00 AM. A funeral service honoring DiAnna’s life will be held immediately following the visitation at 11:00 AM at the funeral home with Pastor Randy Snider. DiAnna will then be laid to rest at Byron Township Cemetery of Byron, IL. Memorial donations are established in her name and may be made to Rockford Rescue Mission, Serenity Hospice, Village of Progress, Noah’s Ark, or WCAS where she adopted Festus. It is donor’s choice. 

We cannot put into words the compassion, empathy and care that was given to our wife/mom during this tragic time. A heartfelt THANK YOU to the Byron Fire Department/Ambulance crew, Ogle County Sherrif, Deputy Coroner Varela, Chaplin Snyder, Chaplin Cortese, Tyler Mowry-Farrell Holland FH, Josiah Henson Byron Township Cemetery and Heather Green for doing Dee’s hair one last time. We appreciate you all so very much as we navigate this tremendous loss. Our Mom was a woman of faith. We find comfort in knowing she earned her angel wings on Sunday. She was welcomed into heaven by God our Father and many others that left this world before her.