Diane Lynn (Krois) Hieb began her eternal rest on February 16th, 2025 after her 13 month battle with cancer.

Diane was a bright light and the life of the party to all who had the privilege of knowing her. Diane's journey on this earth was marked by love, compassion, faith in God and her joy for bringing people together. One would be hard pressed to find someone in the area, especially in the towns where she was Postmaster, who doesn't know her and remembers her fondly.

A love for adventuring with others was a defining part of Diane's life. She thrived on socialization and traveling with her friends and family. This was apparent through her solo adventures, mother-daughter trips, excursions with her girlfriends, and through her 35 years of monthly Card Club group get togethers. When she wasn't off on her adventures, you would find her enjoying her other passions: boating, kayaking, biking, chasing sunsets, or fishing at Big Bend Dam with her husband. Whether it was steps away from her home on the Missouri River, in the Badlands or Mickelson Trail, she loved being outdoors.

Where she shined the brightest was being "The Fun Grandma." She will be forever remembered by her grandchildren for her countless nature adventures, science experiments, creative crafts, movie nights, dangerous homemade slides and her cotton candy machine.

Her passing has left a void in the hearts of her family, friends, and many more whose lives she touched, but Diane's spirit, zest, and love for fun will be carried on by her family and friends from every walk of life.

We ask that you remember Diane not for the way her life ended but for the way it was lived. As you keep her in your memories, remember to be spontaneous and to live life to the fullest, as she did and would want for all of you.

Gratefully sharing in Diane's life were her husband, Dave, son Blain (Sarah), and daughter Aspen (Dan); her grandchildren Brody, Landen, and Syler; sister, Linda Kercher; brother-in-law Gary Swanson (Anna Marie); niece Darcy Swanson (Carolyn) and nephews Curt Swanson, Rodney Kercher (Jenny), Scott Kercher (Tara), and her two grand dogs Luna and Lloyd.

Diane is reunited with her parents, Geneva and Joe Krois; sisters, Susan Swanson and Debbie Krois; brother-in-law, Kenny Kercher and her grand dog Marley.

A Celebration of Life service will be held this summer, as that is Diane's favorite time of year.