Diane Lynn Noeske

Diane L. Noeske, 54, died Tuesday, September 7, 2004 at Lake Winona Manor in Winona, MN. Diane was born May 14, 1950 in Winona, MN to Donald and Delores (Paszkiewicz) Kruse. Diane graduated from Cotter High School in 1968. She married Douglas M. Noeske on March 9, 1973 in Winona, MN. They were later divorced. Diane had worked for Knitcraft for several years and had been the Deli Manager for Country Market for over 10 years. Diane will be lovingly remembered for her love of horses and horseback riding, vacationing in Florida on the ocean front, attending the Renaissance Festival and driving her car. She will be deeply missed by her family and friends.Survivors include her two daughters, Danielle Noeske of St. Paul, MN and Amanda (Ryan Good) Noeske of Rochester, MN; her mother, Delores Kruse of Winona, MN; her beloved cat, Tiger; sister, Donna (Steve Brown) Kruse of Winona, MN; brother, Donald (Maria) Kruse of Wellington, FL; longest and dearest friend, Sue Hill of Winona, MN; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her father, Donald, grandparents, brother, Dennis and sister, Debora. A Funeral Mass will be offered on Friday, September 10, 2004 at 11:00am at St. Stanislaus Catholic Church with the Reverend Thomas Hargesheimer officiating. Burial will take place at a later date. Friends may call on Thursday at Hoff Funeral Homes ? Burke Winona Chapel from 5-8:00pm where there will be a Christian Prayer Service and time of sharing at 7:30pm. Friends may also call one hour prior to the service at the church on Friday.