Literberry — Dianne Elaine Bateman, 71, of Literberry, Illinois, passed away Tuesday, Sept. 26, 2023, at Jacksonville Memorial Hospital in Jacksonville. She was born Dec. 24, 1951, in Carthage, the daughter of William L. and Vivian E. McFadden Moore. She married Robert "Bobby" E. Bateman on Feb. 16, 1973, at Literberry Christian Church. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Bobby, in August 2023; one brother, Kenneth L. Moore; and her stepfather, Homer Lewis Jr.

Dianne began her education at Webster School in Quincy. She and her family moved to Jacksonville so Dianne could attend the Illinois School for the Deaf, where she graduated from in 1971. She was a member of Literberry Christian Church, and she and her husband were former members of the Jacksonville Community Center for the Deaf. Dianne worked at Bound to Stay Bound Books in Jacksonville for more than 30 years.

She loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren, whom she adored. She also loved to cook and enjoyed crocheting and playing solitaire.

Dianne is survived by one son, Jim S. (Stephanie) Bateman, of Arenzville; three grandchildren, Brooklynn H. Bateman, William S. Bateman and Hayden Upchurch; one brother, Tom (Joanne) Moore, of Literberry; one brother-in-law, David Bateman, of Kansas; one sister-in-law, Connie Butler, of Jacksonville; one stepbrother, Rusty Lewis, of Ashland; one stepsister, Janet (Ed) McClure, of Ashland; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Private family services will be held, with burial at Arcadia Cemetery in rural Jacksonville.

Contributions to help Dianne's family with final expenses may be sent to Jim Bateman, c/o Curry Funeral Home, P.O. Box 407, Pawnee, IL 62558.

Curry Funeral Home in Pawnee is serving the family of Dianne E. Bateman. Online condolences may be expressed at www.curryfh.com.