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Tuesday, February 10, 2026
Mary Diane Henry
Mary Diane Henry
Wayland
Mary Diane Henry, 65, a resident of Wayland, passed away Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center in West Burlington.
A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Memorials may be made to the family and sent to 608 N. Pearl St. Wayland, Iowa 52654.
Diane was born January 4, 1961, the daughter of Lee and Darlene (Palmer) Courtney. She married Kevin Henry, April 15, 1994 in Fairfield.
Diane retired as a cashier from the BP in Wayland. She also worked as a bartender and had different jobs cleaning. Diane enjoyed gardening, canning produce, plants, motorcycle rides, and sunbathing. She was known to have a good time with friends and family, and was full of life and fun. Diane loved family get togethers, often with a different theme for attire.
Those left to honor her memory include her husband, Kevin; daughters, Amy House of West Point and Ashley (Jeremy) Hank of Lomax, Illinois; grandchildren, Taylor, Ethan, Faith, Corbin, Bentley, Kaden, and Braelinn; siblings, Donnie (Donna) House, Terry (Cheryl) House, Sharon House, Doug (Michelle) House, and Jon Courtney.
She was preceded in death by her parents, siblings, Allen Palmer, Leo House, Charles Palmer, and Margaret Curtis.
Online condolences may be made to Diane’s family by viewing her obituary at www.behnerfh.com.

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