Diantha Lewey, 84, of Hillsboro, died on Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2026, at HSHS St. John’s Hospital.
Memorial Mass will take place at 10 a.m., Friday, Nov. 6, at Christ the King Church with the Reverend Jayke White officiating. Burial will be at 1 p.m., on Friday, Nov. 6, at St. Agnes Cemetery in Hillsboro, with the Reverend Michael Meinhart officiating.
Ms. Lewey was born on Jan. 8, 1942, in Hillsboro, the daughter of Merwyn and Josephine (Houlihan) Lewey.
She worked as an executive assistant for the senior vice president at Zenith Radio Corporation, Military and Medical Division in Chicago as well as an executive assistant to the president at Litton Industries, Medical Equipment Division.
Later, Ms. Lewey started a career in sales and marketing with her first sales position with Pepsi and then as a sales representative and district manager with tesa tape, Industrial Packing Division of Beiersdorf AG, covering a five-state area.
She loved golf and won several awards including the Ladies Club Championship at Mt. Prospect Golf Course in Mt. Prospect. She also loved meeting with friends and working out at Fit Club South in Springfield. She was very active volunteering at Christ the King Church, St. John’s Breadline and tutoring children in the Springfield School District.
Ms. Lewey is survived by a niece, Diantha (Kelly) Harston of Witt; nephews, Daniel Blazich of Nokomis, Paul (Yanli) Blazich of Nokomis, Pari (Michelle) Blazich of Mobile, AL, and Phil Blazich (Toni Robertson) of Nokomis; great-nieces, Isabella Harston and Emily Ann Harston; and great-nephew, Brennan Harston.
She was preceded in death by her parents; infant brother, Thomas Lewey; brother, Timothy Lewey; and sister, Merva Jo Blazich.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Interfaith, Volunteer Services, St. John’s Hospital Third Age Living, 800 E. Carpenter, Springfield, IL 62769.
Staab Funeral Homes in Springfield is assisting the family. To send flowers, share a story or leave an online condolence, visit www.staabfuneralhomes.com.
