Dianne J. Brown, affectionately known as “Brownie” and later, “Granny Di”, was called home to be with the Lord at 4:24 p.m. Thursday, January 25, 2024 at IU Methodist Hospital of Indianapolis.

  Dianne was born October 31, 1943 in Hammond, Indiana to the late John J. and Hazel Della (Onken) Robinson. She was a 1961 graduate of Monon High School.

  Dianne retired from Monon Trailer (Vanguard) after 40 plus years, holding several positions.  She was a hard worker and always enjoyed the friendships made with her co-workers.

  Dianne was a longtime member of the Monon First Baptist Church.

She loved golf, horses, softball and bowling. Dianne enjoyed being outside doing yard work and tending to her flowers. She enjoyed the Bunco card club with her friends. Granny Di loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren and great grandchildren.

  Surviving are her children, Rachelle “Shelly” Brown of Lafayette, Tish Kruger (husband: Gary)of Francesville and Jason Brown (wife: Molly) of Monticello, her siblings, Karilyn Brown (husband: Larry), Judy East and Nancy Princell, and her grandchildren Ryne Robinson (wife: Stacye) of Indianapolis, Justin Brown of Remington, Joel Kruger (wife: Drew) of Francesville, Rylie Robinson of Lafayette, Justine Williams (husband: Jake) of Milwaukee, WI, Josie Foster (husband: Josh) of Wolcott, Madison Risner of Whitestown, Jaylen Kruger (Adrian Villarreal) of Francesville, Jayden Brown of Indianapolis, Clay Risner of Lafayette, and her 9 great-grandchildren with two on the way. Also surviving is a sister-in-law, Michele Robinson of Florida. Preceding her in death with her parents, John and Hazel, are two brothers, Ralph Robinson and Jack “Butchie” Robinson, a sister-in-law, Darlene Robinson and two brothers-in-law, Jack East and Robert Princell. 

  Friends may call from 11 a.m. until the time of funeral service at 2 p.m. Saturday, February 3, 2024 at the Monon First Baptist Church; Pastor Jeff Scheffee to officiate. Interment to follow in Monon Chapel Cemetery.

  In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Monon First Baptist Church in her name.