Dianne Joy Gapinski, 77 and formerly of Bruce, died at her home in Ladysmith on Friday, July 29, 2022 following an 8-year illness with cancer.

She is survived by 1 son; Henry L. Gapinski of Green Bay and her 3 girls; Heather Von Eschen (Doug Von Eschen) of Las Vegas, NV, Kimberly Scott (Ryan Scott) of Ontario, Canada and Katie Nelson of Bruce, 5 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren; Graydon Clark; Jenna Clark, Mason Von Eschen, Blake Von Eschen, Dylan Scott, Brooklyn Scott and Kaij Fillion and 2 brothers; Gerald Sillman of Tony and William (Joy) Sillman of Bruce.

She was preceded in death by her parents Richard and Mildred Sillman, her husband Henry on October 27, 2006, a daughter Colleen R. Brown and a brother Donald Sillman.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, August 6, 2022 at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Bruce with Fr. Papi Reddy Yeruva and Deacon Tom Fuhrmann celebrating. Burial will follow in Murry Cemetery in Exeland. Lunch will follow the burial back at St. Mary's Catholic Church.

Visitation will be from 9:00 AM until 11:00 AM on Saturday at the Church.

A complete obituary will be published in the Ladysmith News.