Diane Bennett

Diane Carol Bennett, 61, passed away Wednesday, February 4, 2015, at St. Mary's Hospital, Decatur, IL. Funeral services will be 1:00 p.m., Saturday, February 7, 2015, at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur, IL, with visitation 5 to 8 p.m., Friday, February 6, at the funeral home. The family requests casual attire. Burial will be private at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Cerro Gordo Speedway, 155 N. 33rd St., Decatur, IL 62521. Diane was a life long area resident and daughter of William and Carol Ballinger. She worked as an official scorekeeper for over 30 years at Macon Speedway, Farmer City Raceway and Track Enterprises. Diane was also promoter of Cerro Gordo Speedway in Cerro Gordo, Illinois. Diane loved all kinds of auto racing, camping and the outdoors. She loved spending time with her children and grandchildren. She is survived by her husband of 41 years, Thomas Bennett of Decatur; son Chad Bennett (Jennifer); daughters Krystal Bennett (Andrew), Kellie Bennett (Jennifer); grandchildren Lexi Bennett, Koady Bennett, Ciley Bennett, Rockett Bennett, Calia Bennett, Bailey Bennett, Rase Bennett, Ginger Thomas, Belle Thomas; and very special pets Molly, T-Bone, Forrest and Cato. The family would like to give special thanks to close friends Chuck and Kyra Carlson. "
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