Diane Marie Rasmussen

Diane M. Rasmussen, age 67, formerly of Cashton, died Thursday February 23, 2017, at home in Sparta. Diane was born on July 7, 1949 in La Crosse, to Floyd Pete and Margaret (Stack) Loper. She attended Central High School in LaCrosse and later went on to work in the healthcare profession. She dedicated her life to the care of others, her family first and foremost as well as for her lifelong friend and companion Debbie Yunker who passed away February 5, 2016. She had spent many years working as a nurses aide for different nursing homes in the Madison area. Diane loved cooking for her family, reading cook books and trying out new recipes and cookware. She is survived by her children William Billy Arnold and Angel Eckert, three grandchildren Desi-Rea and Dylan Eckert and Ethan Arnold, her sister Rosie (Joe) Flipsi, a brother Terry (Nancy) Loper and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband(s) James Arnold and Steve Rasmussen, her dear friend Debbie Yunker and a niece Alicia Eckert. Private family services have been held. Online condolences may be offered at www.vossfh.com The Vosseteig Funeral Home, 708 S. Main in Westby is serving the family.