Mrs. Alice Diane Whitten, age 73 of Benton IL, passed away Wednesday, November 23, 2016 at her home. She was born on April 17, 1943 in Chicago Heights, IL, the daughter of William Singleton and Sadie (Maki) Singleton. She first married Vernon Paul Denton in 1963 and he preceded her in death in 1972. She would later marry Ron Whitten in 1976, and he preceded her in death in 1996.
Her working career was that of a LPN at the Illinois Veteran’s Home in Manteno. She and her late husband Ron would also volunteer at the Veteran’s Home. Due to their commitment and dedication as volunteers, they were invited to the Governor’s Mansion for recognition of their achievements as volunteers.
Diane loved her family, and especially enjoyed getting to spend time with them. She was an avid St. Louis Cardinal fan.
She is survived by her three children: Cathy Campbell of Aurora, MO, Vern Denton and wife Melanie of Benton, IL, and Paul Denton and wife Inita of Flower Mound, TX; Eleven Grandchildren; Seventeen Great-Grandchildren; her siblings: Dolly of Tennessee, Dale of Georgia, Ron of North Carolina, Dorcus of Illinois, Helen of Minnesota, Sharon of Illinois, and Rich of Illinois; and several nieces and nephews.
Mrs. Whitten was preceded in death by her parents, two husbands, and two sisters: Carol and Patsie.
A Memorial Celebration of Life Service will be held at 5:00 p.m. Wednesday, November 30, 2016 at the Leffler Funeral Home of Benton, with Paul Denton officiating. Visitation will be from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Wednesday at the Leffler Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Illinois Warrior Assistance Program.
Diane’s wishes were to donate her body for scientific study.
To leave the family online condolences, or to share memories of Alice Diane Whitten, visit www.lpfuneralhome.com
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