Birth date: Aug 4, 1923 Death date: Sep 17, 2009
Max F. Diefenthaler, 86, of Decatur, died Thursday, September 17, 2009 in Liberty Village, Clinton. Max was born August 4, 1923, in Oconee, IL, the son of Frederick C. and Edna Huffaker Diefenthaler. An Elder in the Kingdom Hall o Read Obituary
Dear Sandy and Mrs. Diefenthaler,It was just a short week ago that I was there for the funeral of Mr. Diefenthaler. I was so touched by the outpouring of love and gratitude to Mr. Diefenthaler. He touched so many lives and so many people loved and looked up to him. May happy memories of him sustain you through the coming years. St. Louis, MO US
Dear Sis. Diefenthaler and family, Our hearts are aching for you at this sad time. We have always had such great appreciation and love for the two of you and your kind and loving ways my husband, especially, has such wonderful memories of Max from times of working together at the District Conventions. His voice still resonates in my memory whenever I think of the wonderful talks he has had the privilege of giving over the years. Thanks to Jehovah for the resurrection hope! Our prayers will continue to be with you for Jehovah's support and comfort to lift you up and strengthen you.Ps.63:8; Isa.41:10Much love, Frank and Delora Dunlevy Springfield, IL US
Dearest Martha & Sandy,I just want you to know that we are thinking of you at this time and you are in our prayers. Max was such a loyal servant of Jehovah. So we all look forward to the time when Jesus will call and Max & Dad & Mother & all the family will hear his voice and come out. Lincoln, IL US
Martha,Our prayers and sympathy are with you at this most difficult time. We have many fond memories over the years of Max and you being always together and ready and willing to give others support and comfort. We will long to see the day when we will see many of our dear brothers and sisters that we have lost in death again. May Jehovah be with you through this very trying time and loss. Bob & Pat Arcola, IL US
Martha and Family We were so sorry to hear about the loss of Max. He has always been a great brother just like family.It was always so encouraging to see his smiling face at the meetings and hear him sing to jehovah. Max truly will be missed by all that he has touched in his life. I'm so thankful that you and Max had a hand in helping my family come in to the truth. Max was always right there when some one was in need to help them through what ever they were going thru. We love you and if you need anything don't hesitate to call. , IL US
Martha and family:We were saddened to hear of Max's death. May Jehovah, the GOD of all comfort grant you comfort as we look forward to the resurrection soon to come.Art and Kay Sanders and Family Bloomington, IL US
Dear Martha, You are in my prayers as you go through this difficult time. May it ease your pain knowing that in just a very short while, Max will be with us once again. May Jehovah continue to be your stronghold. May Jehovah stay close to you and hurry to your assistance- Psalms 71:12 Normal, IL US
Martha and family,You were certainly good neighbors at Pepperidge Ct. in Decatur,Il. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Peoria, AZ US
Dear Martha and Sandy, I was so sad to see that Max had died. I will always remember him for the smile on his face and his soft-spoken and humorous manner. I saw Max a few times through the years when he would bring copy into the Tribune and he always lit up the place with his humor and smile! Take comfort in knowing that time on earth is so short and in the blink of an eye we will all be in a place where we will never have to part with our loved ones again, in the meantime savor the momories and the sweet times. I love you guys and if you need anything let me know! Kitty Decatur, IL US
Daniel 12:2 "And there will be many of those asleep in the ground of dust who will wake up, these to indefinitely lasting life… I'm eager to meet him in that day! Urbana, IL US
