Diane M. Noyes

Diane Noyes, loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away on Thursday, January 29, surrounded by family. Born in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, on October 27, 1943, Diane graduated from Oshkosh High School and built a life centered on family, faith, and laughter.

Diane married Dwight Noyes, the love of her life; they shared 63 years together and raised four children Keith, Kari, Kris and Kim. Diane will be fondly remembered by her daughter-in-law Tracy, and three sons-in-laws, Jake, Jim and Joe. Diane was a loving and devoted grandmother to Spencer, Matthew, and Bradley, as well as great grandmother to Elijah. She was loyal, supportive and a confidant to her five siblings Ron, Kathy, Carol, Bill, and Sue.

Diane was known for her strong moral compass, unwavering integrity, and a warm, quick sense of humor. She was well-liked and deeply respected by those who knew her. Her kindness, faith, and steady presence left a lasting impression on family and friends.

Her family finds great comfort in knowing that Diane is now reunited with her loving Savior, Jesus Christ, and her parents and step‑father.

You will be deeply missed.

Family and friends may gather Friday, February 6, 2026 at Hope Lutheran Church, 700 S. Superior St., De Pere, WI 54115 from 11:00 am to 11:45 am with a funeral service at 12 Noon with Rev. Matt Baye officiating. Burial will be Hilltop Cemetery in Saxeville, WI.

One night I dreamed I was walking along the beach with the Lord. Many scenes from my life flashed across the sky. In each scene I noticed footprints in the sand. Sometimes there were two sets of footprints, other times there were one set of footprints.

This bothered me because I noticed that during the low periods of my life, when I was suffering from anguish, sorrow or defeat, I could see only one set of footprints.

So I said to the Lord, ‘You promised me Lord, that if I followed you, you would walk with me always. But I have noticed that during the most trying periods of my life there have only been one set of footprints in the sand. Why, when I needed you most, you have not been there for me?’

The Lord replied, ‘The times when you have seen only one set of footprints in the sand, is when I carried you.’

-Mary Stevenson