Diana Severin

Diana M. Severin, age 59, of Faribault, MN, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, September 22, 2016, at her home.

Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, September 27, 2016, at 10:00 a.m. at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Faribault, with Rev. Paul Rieger, officiating. Interment will be at the Maple Lawn Cemetery in Faribault.

Visitation will be held at the Parker Kohl Funeral Home & Crematory in Faribault on Monday from 4:00 - 7:00 p.m. and on Tuesday from 9:00 - 10:00 a.m. at the church.

Diana Marie was born on December 3, 1956 in Vinton, Iowa to William and Barbara (Schermerhorn) Bobzien. She graduated from Benton Community High School with the class of 1975. Diana was united in marriage to Larry Severin on April 23, 1977. They moved to Faribault in 1985. Diana helped start the Wal-Mart in Faribault and retired after 20 years of employment. Following retirement, she worked at Walgreens and Charter.

Diana enjoyed crocheting gifts, which she generously gave to many. She was a generous, kind person, who cared greatly for others. Her personality was always uplifting and spirited and she was known as a proud, hard worker. She loved animals and traveling with Larry to watch races. Most of all, Diana was passionate about her family. She had a tremendous love for her husband, children, and cherished her time with her granddaughters.

She is survived and will be greatly missed by her husband, Larry Severin of Faribault; son, Justin Severin of Mankato; daughter, Allie Severin (fiancé, Mitchell Luckow) of Faribault; granddaughters, Delaney and Daphne Luckow; sisters, Susan Graveman and Renee (Bradford) Sagarsee; brothers, Phillip, Timothy, and Michael Bobzien; her dog, Charlotte; and many other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her fraternal special grandmother, Fern Bobzien; and son in infancy, Kevin.