Diane M. Keeshan

Diane M. Keeshan died Wednesday, September 27, 2017 at the Columbus Community Hospital.

Diane Marie Keeshan was born November 14, 1940 in Columbus, Nebraska to Frank and Anna (Mostek) Kosiba. She attended St. Anthony School and graduated from St. Bonaventure High School. On August 19, 1961 Diane was united in marriage to Gary Keeshan at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Columbus. She was employed with Hinky Dinky and Joe and Als Grocery Store. In 1985 her and Gary bought the Oasis Lounge and operated it till 1994. She then worked at Vishay Dales as a Mailroom Clerk-Shipping Inspector until retiring in 2005. She was a member of St. Anthony's Parish and St. Theresa Sodality. Diane loved to read, putting puzzles together, canning from her garden, camping, fishing and cooking for her family who were the light of her life as were her grandchildren and great grandchildren.

She is survived by:
Husband: Gary Keeshan of Columbus, NE
Daughters: Kim (Tim) Arlt of Columbus, NE
Karla (Joe) Pensick of Wahoo, NE
Kris (Charles Brookhart) Wortman of Wahoo, NE
Karey (Dan) Huffman of Gretna, NE
Son: Corbin "CJ" Keeshan of Columbus, NE
10 Grandchildren: Nick (Kristen) Arlt, Jennifer (Riley) Nikkila and Nathan Arlt all of Hastings, NE; Michael Pensick of Wahoo, NE; Austin Wortman and Trey Wortman of Wahoo, NE; Allie Huffman, Abigail Huffman and Alivia Huffman all of Gretna, NE; and Maliya Keeshan of Columbus, NE
4 Great Grandchildren: Clayten Arlt, Israel Arlt, Acen Arlt and Cora Nikkila
Sister: Phyllis Kush of Columbus, NE
Sister-in-law: Mary Ann Keeshan of Texas
Sister-in-law: Jan Meyers Columbus, NE
Brother-in-law: Bill Keeshan of Albion, NE
Many Nieces, Nephews and Cousins

She was preceded in death by:
Parents: Frank and Anna Kosiba
Brother: Ray (Vicky) Kosiba
Brother: Brother Mark Kosiba OSB
Sister: Mary (Marley) Kumpf
Sister: Terry (Orville) Ahrens
Sister: Angie (Harold) Brewer
Sister: Jenny (Earl) Kuta
Niece and Nephews
In-laws: Alfred and Florence Keeshan
Brothers-in-law: Larry Kush, David Meyer and Jim Keeshan