(1944-2026)

Diane M. Krupp, 82, passed away Friday, Oct. 2, 2026, in Wichita, Kan. She was born Feb. 22, 1944, in Great Bend, Kan., to Melvin and Angela (Penka) Weers. Diane married John Wayne Krupp in Great Bend on March 27, 1982. She was a longtime resident of Ellsworth County, where she was a homemaker and helped John on the farm. She was a faithful member of Ellsworth First Presbyterian Church and past state officer of the Grand Chapter of Kansas Order of the Eastern Star and member of Queen Esther Chapter 32 of Lyons. For 25 years, Diane was closely involved with 4-H and the Ellsworth County Fair, serving as a fair superintendent. She volunteered in various roles where an extra worker was needed, including many years as a supervising judge for Ellsworth County elections. One of her lifelong passions was travel, which she shared with her son on several memorable international trips.

Diane is survived by her husband John, Ellsworth; son Kurt Krupp, Ellsworth; brother Francis Weers (Carol), Cedar Point, Kan.; and sister-in-law Darlene Poage (Lonn), Wichita. She was preceded in death by her parents and brother Richard Weers.

Visitation is from 4-8 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 11, 2026, at Parsons Funeral Home, Ellsworth. Family will be present from 6-8 p.m. to greet visitors.

Funeral service will be at 10 a.m. Monday, Oct. 12, 2026, at Ellsworth First Presbyterian Church, with burial following at the Ellsworth Cemetery.

Memorial contributions can be made to Ellsworth First Presbyterian Church or Grand Chapter of Kansas Order of the Easter Star, c/o Parsons Funeral Home, P.O. Box 45, Ellsworth, KS 67439. Condolences can be left at parsonsfh.com.