Diane E. McNamee

Diane E. McNamee, 66, of Fort Atkinson, passed away on Tuesday, January 13, 2026.

Diane was born on September 11, 1959, in Fort Atkinson, daughter of the late Charles Sr. and Rosetta (Phelps) Lyke and graduated from Fort Atkinson High School in 1977.

On April 4, 1987, she married Roderick McNamee at First United Methodist Church in Fort Atkinson.

Diane had worked for Schultz Brothers, Benjamin Franklin, 35 years at Kmart and most recently for her son at Jim’s Janitorial Service.

Diane is survived by her children, Michael (Emily Carmichael) McNamee and Melanie (Josh Long) McNamee; granddaughter, Mira Smith; brother, Bill Lyke; sisters, Mary Jahnke and Barb (Steve) McQuade; brother-in-law, Pat (Mary) McNamee; aunt, Lavon Puttkamer and several nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Roderick; brother, Charles (Clarice) Lyke Jr.; brothers-in-law, Paul Jahnke and Dennis Floerke and nieces, Teresa Gaffner and Julie Johnson.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, January 22, 2026 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Fort Atkinson. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. at the church until the time of the service. Burial will follow in Evergreen Cemetery.

“I would like to say a special thanks to all my friends and family and everyone who touched my life. I would also like to let you all know how much I love each and every one of you and how special all of you are, God bless all of you! Love Diane”

Dunlap Memorial Home in Fort Atkinson is assisting the family.

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