SPRINGFIELD, IL – Dianna "Di Di-Roni" J. Forbes Neal 55, passed away Wednesday,

June 3, 2020, at Loyola University Medical Center in Chicago, Illinois.

She was born September 21, 1964 to John and Blanche (Schmitt) Forbes. She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Blanche Forbes; her older brother, Wayne Forbes; and two sisters, Janice Forbes Fugnitti and Carolyn Forbes O' Connell Kumar.

Dianna was a certified medical assistant as well as an administrative medical assistant employed by Memorial Medical Group. She was recently placed on temporary medical disability leave.

She was very serious about her Hebrew Faith and attended Temple every Shabbat. She was a member of Petah Tikvah Temple. She was also a member of Young Living.

She was an avid Cubs fan and enjoyed singing, dancing and reading as well as watching old movies. She loved cooking and spending time with family and friends at family gatherings and Church events.

She is survived by her twin daughters, Frances "Gracie" and Ahnna Terry; brother, David Forbes, (Sherry) of Divernon; three sisters; Linda Hoover of Cantrell, Deborah

Rutherford Sirtout and Cynthia Bartnick, both of Springfield; several nieces and nephews; and many cousins who loved her very much.

A private graveside service will be held for family and friends at Calvary Cemetery on Friday, June 12th at 11:00 A.M. A Celebration of Life will be announced at a later date.

Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.