CHILLICOTHE — Dianne M. Brinker, 59, of Chillicothe, formerly of East Peoria, died at 10:25 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 29, 2009, at Heritage Manor Healthcare in Chillicothe.

She was born Feb. 5, 1950, in Peoria to Herman C. and Hazel M. Schoy Brinker.

She is survived by one brother, Donald (Wilma) Brinker and one sister, JoAnn (Art) Sellers, both of East Peoria; and her sister-in-law, Bonnie Brinker of Delaware.

She was preceded in death by a brother, Robert J. Brinker.

She was a resident of Hartrick House for 12 years and during that time was employed at the Community Workshop and Training Center in Peoria until her retirement in March of 2009.

She was a member of the First United Methodist Church of East Peoria.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 3, at Remmert Funeral Home. The Rev. Jack Thompson will officiate. Visitation will be one hour prior.

Burial will be in Fondulac Cemetery in East Peoria.

Memorials may be made to the Community Workshop and Training Center, 3215 N. University, Peoria, IL 61604.

Online tributes and condolences may be submitted to www.RemmertFuneralHome.com.