Diana Louise Plummer

Diana Louise Plummer, 69, passed away on January 6, 2025 at her home in Paola, Kansas.

 Diana is survived by her children Matthew (Jodi) Johann of Arlington, Nebraska, her daughters Angela (Michael) Smith of Paola, Kansas, Katherine (Bradley) Griffin of Winfield, Kansas and Mari (Chad) Fonfara of Omaha, Nebraska. She is also survived by her six grandchildren, Jace Johann, Drew, Emersyn and Livvy Smith and Brielle and Bayler Griffin as well as her sister Lorie Holcomb (Doug) of Garnett, Kansas, her stepmother Candy Good of Williamsville, Missouri as well as sisters, Tracy Copes (Jerry), Williamsville, Missouri, Janette Ramsey, Parsons, Kansas, Paula Kinsch-Walder, Joplin, Missouri, Karen Kinsch, Baldwin City, Kansas, Connie Kinsch-Crooks, Vancouver, Washington, brother Nick (Amy) Kinsch, Oklahoma. Diana is preceded in death by her husband Joseph L. Plummer her beloved son, Cole M. Plummer, mother Margaret L. Good, father Robert D. Good, sister Betsy Good, grandparents Vernon M. and Anna M. Rockley and Ralph and Hayden Good, and mother-in-law Ethelene A. Plummer as well as many nieces, nephews and friends she considered family.

Diana was born on September 20, 1955 in Kansas City, Missouri to Robert and Margaret (Rockley) Good. Diana attended Paola schools and graduated from Paola High School with the class of 1973. She earned her LPN from Kansas City Kansas Community College in 2002.

Diana was united in marriage to John L. Johann in 1974 and welcomed children Matt, Angie, Katie and Mari Johann. Diana married Joseph L. Plummer in 1986 in Hillsdale, Kansas. Diana and Joseph welcomed a son, Cole Michael in 1988. Diana and Joseph made their home in Paola, KS.

Diana’s life centered around caring for others. Jobs included an LPN, a paraprofessional at Lakemary Center, a CCD teacher and preschool teacher. Diana’s most treasured work was the years she could stay at home to care for her family and children. Her greatest pride was the accomplishments and character of her children and grandchildren. Diana’s faith underpinned her constant compassion and kindness toward others. Through many decades she often volunteered at Holy Trinity Church for masses, holy hour and church events. At home she expressed her faith through reading, learning, conversation and prayer. She modeled service, empathy, grace, gratitude, sacrifice for others, and loving everyone she encountered as thyself. Diana was creative, a green thumb, a great cook, baker and sewist. She loved to write and laugh and sing and make things for her family.

 Diana will be remembered as a kind, nurturing and loving mother and wife. As a dedicated homemaker, teacher and nurse. And as a devout Catholic who lived her faith through kindness and service to others. Her legacy will live on in her children and grandchildren.

Diana’s services will be held at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Paola, Kansas at a later date and will be announced soon.