Joan Victoria Diemer, nee Gold, age 91, passed away on July 15th surrounded by her loving family. Joan was the beloved wife of Gerhard Herman Diemer for 71 wonderful years; loving mother of Marilyn Staerk and Warren (Sherry) Diemer; cherished grandmother of Katherine Smith, Emily Staerk and Austin Diemer; dearest sister of Jean (the late Alonzo) Menking, the late Victor (Noreen) and the late Maurice (the late Eddie) Gold; fond aunt of many. She was a proud daughter of the republic of Texas. All services are private and cremation rites have been accorded. Info www.cumberlandchapels.com or 708-456-8300.