Diane E. Barta

Diane Elizabeth (Duval) Barta passed away on Wednesday, November 2, 2016 at her home in Ozawkie, Kansas at the age of 68. She was born on September 7, 1948 in Turlock, California to the late Robert Duval and Helen Rose. She was united in marriage to Dale Barta on May 16, 1976 in California. Diane was a devoted mother, wife, and homemaker. After finishing high school, she went on to earn an Associate’s Degree. She worked as a bookkeeper, operated an antique store, enjoyed crafts, and authored two books on Czech Glass. She was a great fan of Renaissance Festivals, history, and fantasy folklore, and had an extensive doll collection. Diane is survived by her husband Dale Barta of the home; sons Roger Bashor and wife Gina, and James McElfresh and wife Ashley; daughters Tammy Bashor, Kristine Stone and husband Skip, Allison Hannum and husband Dameon, Crista Halloran and husband Tim, and Amber Fuller and husband Travis; sister Margaret Phelps, and 15 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents Robert Duval and Helen Rose. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am on Thursday, November 10, 2016 at Foster Mortuary in Wilson. There will be a private family inurnment at a later date. Visitation will be from 2:00-8:00 pm on Wednesday at the funeral home with family receiving friends from 6:00-8:00 pm.