Lucille Irene Diederich

February 21, 1956 — March 4, 2015

Lucille Irene Diederich was born in Benson, Minnesota on February 21, 1956, the daughter of Cletus Matthew and Doris Louise (Matter) Diederich. She was baptized and confirmed at St. Francis Catholic Church. Lucille grew up in the Benson area and graduated from St. Francis Catholic School and Benson Senior High School in 1974, and attended the University of Minnesota in Morris for two years. She worked at Jennie-O, and at the West Central Tribune subscription department in Willmar, and various jobs in the Benson and Willmar area. She enjoyed her cats, reading, art, listening to music, visiting on the phone, card playing, and visiting with people. Lucille was called from this life on Wednesday, March 4, 2015, at the Redwood Area Hospital. She attained 59 years and 13 days of age. Lucille is survived by her special friend, Andrew Tennant of Redwood Falls; brother, Paul Diederich of Benson; sisters: Margaret Ann (Rudy) Diederich-Lee of Minneapolis, Jean Diederich of Minneapolis, Patricia (Arvel Jr.) Watkins of Benson, and Mary Ellen Diederich of Windom; nieces and nephews: Chrycisse Diederich, Maia Diederich-Lee, Bryony Diederich, Michael (Megan) Diederich, Ryan Diederich, Brianna Watkins, Ashley Watkins, Amanda Watkins, and Kimberly Watkins; and many great-nieces, great-nephews, other relatives, and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, Cletus and Doris Diederich; and brother, Joseph Diederich, on February 2, 2015.

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Monday, March 9, 2015

9:00 - 10:30 am (Central time)

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508 13th Street North, Benson, MN 56215

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