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Dianne Marie Ebbenga

Posted By Ballard Sunder Funeral Home On April 24, 2020 @ 12:45 pm In 2020,Obituaries | 22 Comments

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Dianne Ebbenga, age 70 of Savage, passed away surrounded by her family on April 23, 2020. Online condolences can be left at www.ballardsunderfuneral.com and cards mailed to Ballard-Sunder Funeral Home, 104 1st St. W, Jordan, MN 55352.

Dianne Marie Dirks was born on May 10, 1949 in Worthington, MN, to parents Robert and Elizabeth (Bartholomaus) Dirks. She was one of four children.

While working as a waitress, Dianne often waited on a young man, Rodney (Rick) Ebbenga. After being served numerous hot beef sandwiches and chocolate milks, Rick finally gained the courage to ask Dianne on a date. Not long after, Dianne and Rick exchanged wedding vows on August 17, 1968, in Worthington, MN. They were blessed with many years together and a loving family.

The young couple settled in Hickson, ND where they raised their family. Eventually, Dianne and Rick moved to the Twin Cities.

Dianne enjoyed traveling and socializing with her longtime friend group, The Vegas 12. She loved going out for lunch, hanging out at the lake, dancing, walking Ginny her dog and having a good time with family and friends. She was also a member of the Red Hat Damsels and the Fun and Friendship Club of Burnsville for many years.

While Dianne was a wonderful friend, she was an even better wife, mother, and grandmother. Dianne was caring and devoted. She instilled love and laughter into every moment, whether it was playing games with the grandchildren or exploring new places.

Dianne is loved and missed by her daughters, Theresa Ebbenga, Tanya (Seifu) Alemu; grandchildren, Courtney Olson, Nicholas Olson, Zachary Alemu, Ethan Alemu, Rebecca Flood; siblings, David (Cyndi) Dirks, Donna (Lloyd) Gardner; other loving relatives and friends.

Dianne is reunited in Heaven with her husband, Rodney Ebbenga; brother and sister-in-law, Dwayne and Patsy Dirks, and her parents, Robert and Elizabeth Dirks.

Arrangements with Ballard Sunder Funeral Home & Cremation, Prior Lake.

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Condolence from Alison Graber on April 24th, 2020 6:23 pm

I am totally shocked about Diane’s passing. She was a wonderful and caring person. Dianne was a great mom and wife and will be missed by her family and friends. Theresa and Tanya, I am deeply saddened for your loss. Prayers and love to your family. ⚘

Condolence from Deborah on April 24th, 2020 7:22 pm

My prayers are with Donna and her family. So sorry for your loss

Condolence from Claudia Thompson Martens on April 24th, 2020 7:22 pm

Condolences to Dianne’s family. She was a high school classmate of mine (WHS 67).

Condolence from Ron & Janet Hilfers on May 10th, 2020 10:44 am

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Please accept our condolences.

Condolence from Mary Jo Halverson on April 24th, 2020 8:13 pm

I am so sorry that we have lost such a good friend. We were in a Red Hat group together, and she was such fun. We will miss her a great deal.

Condolence from Kathy Frisch Summers on April 24th, 2020 9:59 pm

Heartbroken to hear of Dianne’s passing. I grew up 2 houses from her and spent a lot of time at her house hanging out with Danna. My prayers and sincere condolences to her family.

Condolence from Joyce Counihan on April 24th, 2020 10:25 pm

When I moved to Maple Grove, Rod and Dianne lived across from me and I remember one morning I was getting my mail and Rod came out to get their mail and Rod asking me if I was being treated right by the neighbors. That is who Rod and Dianne were; sweet, caring friends. Dianne and I really got close after Rod’s death.
I was a widow also so we had that in common. I started a Prayer Warrior group in our community and Dianne was so happy to be part of the prayer group. When she moved, she wanted to still be part of our group because she in her life was a prayer warrior. Love you and miss you Dianne and I will be seeing you again when the Lord calls me home.

Condolence from Dianne Thomae on April 27th, 2020 10:12 pm

I am a Dianne too I knew her from the red hats and I always remember she brought her red hat teddy bear I didn’t know her very,well but she was very friendly and nice! I was shocked to hear this my prayers go out to her family

Condolence from Betty Lins on April 25th, 2020 8:49 am

Heartfelt Sympathy to family on passing of such a dear lady.
I knew her from Fun & Friendship Club of Burnsville Sr. Center.
She always greeted me with a beautiful smile and friendly Hi.
Missed she is.

Condolence from Elizabeth Whetter on April 25th, 2020 9:39 am

Dianne was such a fun upbeat person at the Burnsville senior center. She sat our table and we’d have lunch, then play bingo. We will miss her warm smile and happy personality. I am so sorry for your loss. Please accept my sincerest sympathy. Love, Liz Whetter.

Condolence from Elizabeth Whetter on April 25th, 2020 9:42 am

Dianne was such a fun, upbeat person. She sat at our table at the Burnsville Senior Center, where we would have lunch and play bingo. We will miss her warm smile and happy personality. Please accept my sincerest sympathy in the loss of your dear Mother, Grandmother and Sister. She was a great friend to us all.

Condolence from marilyn dondelinger on April 25th, 2020 10:40 am

I was SO SORRY to learn of Dianne’s death. She and Rod were neighbors here at Pond Hollow and she was one of the Prayer Warriors , also the first to respond to requests.
Prayers go to your family,
Marilyn Dondelinger

Condolence from Rosanne Meuers on April 25th, 2020 11:51 am

Dear Theresa and Tonya,
My condolences to both of you and your families. Both your parents were wonderful people and I was lucky to have had the chance to know them.
Again I’m so sorry for your loss.
Rosanne Meuers
(Neighbor next door in Maple Grove)

Condolence from Sue Fuller on April 25th, 2020 12:38 pm

I will miss her easy going ways. She will be missed. My prayers to the family Note for a while she also belonged to the Red Hat Cuties of which I am the Queen. I will notify the other members as well.

God be with all of you.

Condolence from Dianne Rowe on April 25th, 2020 3:04 pm

Dianne was a beautiful, caring, fun person. I can still see her, Rod and the Weiner-dog walking the Pond Hollow neighborhood. And when she continued to be one of our PH Prayer Warriors even though she had moved, it said something about her gentle heart.

Condolence from Pat Semler on April 25th, 2020 9:46 pm

So sorry for your family’s loss. I know how close Donna and Dianne were and know how deeply she will be missed by all.

Condolence from Shirl Kienholz on April 26th, 2020 9:13 am

Am so sorry and shocked of Dianne’s passing. I know she hasn’t felt well since November. She is such
a nice gal. I am in the Damsels with her and enjoy seeing her whenever we meet. What a loss.
My smpathy to the family. Let the memories help with the grief.

Condolence from Barb Knoke on April 26th, 2020 9:22 am

I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Dianne. My deepest sympathy go out to her family. I knew Dianne from Fun & Friendship at the Burnsville Senior Center, she will be greatly missed by all.

Condolence from Patty Thielen on April 28th, 2020 11:54 am

Theresa- we are so sorry for your loss, and at such a difficult time. I’m sure it has meant a lot to your mom, and a lot to your sister to have your around in her final days. We’ll be thinking of you.

Condolence from Elaine Whelan on April 29th, 2020 10:03 am

So sorry for your loss , Dianne will be greatly missed by our Red Hat group. She was so much fun.
Prayers for you.

Condolence from ALAN FLEISCHAUER on May 6th, 2020 9:18 am

Tanya and family.
Your mom was all that you described and more.
I will miss her visits. She is what my mom would describe as a good egg … her highest praise.
Please take care in these uncertain times.
Respectfully
Alan Fleischauer

Condolence from Dick and Solveig Dirks on June 12th, 2020 7:49 pm

Diane was a wonderful niece, wife and mother although we weren’t close with miles between us we still had her and all of our nephews and nieces i n our thoughts prayers. She is a niece that will be missed none the less. Our hearts go out to her daughters and family’s. Uncle Dick Dirks.

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