Diane Gilman, 75, of East Galesburg, passed away on Thursday, December 30, 2021.
Diane was born on April 19, 1946 in Moline. She was the daughter of Aaron Oscar Montgomery and Margaret
Elizabeth Robinson and Elaine (Sili) Montgomery. She married William “Hobie” Gilman on September 19,
1998 in East Galesburg. He preceded her in death on October 21, 2016. Also preceding her in death was her
mother Margaret Robinson and father Aaron Montgomery. Diane is survived by her mother, Elaine
Montgomery of Galesburg; children, Aaron (Anne) Hudson of Martinsville Indiana, Joshua Hudson of East
Galesburg and Shannon Thompson of Kansas City, MO; five grandchildren, Chloe and Corinne Cowgur of
Martinsville, Indiana, Bryce (Presley Weddle) Thompson, Brayden Thompson, and Ella Thompson all of
Kansas City, MO and Hayley Gilman of Kansas City; brother, Michael (Nada) Montgomery, nephew, Steve
Montgomery, and niece, Natalie Montgomery-Schmidt.
Diane had a very successful career in the insurance industry. She was also on the Board of Trustees for the
Village of East Galesburg and served as the treasurer for Jack Harlan’s Campaign. Diane was a member of the
women’s golf league at Soangetaha Country Club and supported multiple charities. Being the fun loving good
hearted person that she was, Diane would always help anyone who asked and was committed to her family,
friends and her community. She enjoyed spending time in Las Vegas and traveling with her family and friends.
Cremation rites have been accorded.
A Celebration of Life will be from 4-7 PM on Saturday January 8, 2022 at
Big Catz, 221 E Main Street Knoxville, Illinois. Russell Preston will be the officiant. Memorials may be made
to the family where charities will be chosen at a later date. On-line condolences and/or expressions of
sympathy may be sent through www.hurd-hendricksfuneralhome.com
