Lora Hazel Diehl, 75, Butternut

Lora Hazel Diehl, age 75, of Butternut, died on Wednesday September, 17, 2025 at Marshfield Medical Center in Marshfield.  She was born on May 21, 1950 in Park Falls, the daughter of Clarence and Donna (Slagle) Lueloff.   After High School, Lora joined the Army and served her country for 13 years as a Calibration Specialist.  She received her Army Service Ribbon, Army Lapel Button, Expert Qualification Badge, Army Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, and Overseas Service Ribbon.  When she returned home, she obtained her bachelor’s degree in accounting with an emphasis in Economic Disaster Data Processing.  She met her life partner, Ken Zilinger and together they traveled the United States during Ken’s trucking career.  Lora was a headstrong, determined, and caring woman who would help anyone in need.  She was a member of the Butternut American Legion Hall and dedicated to her family.  She enjoyed crocheting, quilting, sewing, cross-stitching, knitting, and cooking meals for her family.

She is survived by her significant other of 26 years, Ken Zilinger, her siblings; Ewen (Kathy) Lueloff, Illimay (Rodger Jerry) Helker, Brad Lueloff, Kevin (Patty) Lueloff, Dawn (Howard) Hoeck, Duane Lueloff, Jeff Lueloff, Patrick (Barb) Lueloff, Paul (Dana) Lueloff, Phillip Lueloff, and Rochelle (Curt) Berkley. She is further survived by five stepchildren, five step grandchildren, one step great-grandchild, and her special step grandson Harlow.   She was preceded in death by her parents, her brothers; Keith, Kenneth, and Timothy Lueloff, her niece Ellen Moran and nephew Ben Marguard, her brother-in-law Paul Moran, along with aunts and uncles.

A private military burial will take place at a later date.

Birch Street Funeral Service is assisting the family.