Diana M. Strickland

May 6, 1966 - January 23, 2020

Diana M. Strickland, 53, passed away on Thursday, January 23, 2020 at her residence. She was born in Racine on May 6, 1966, the daughter of Louis and Teresa Martinez. Diana was a graduate of Washington Park High School. On March 9, 1991, Diana was united in marriage to Shepard James Strickland. Diana is survived by her husband, Shepard; children, Tyler "TJ" (Vanessa) Martinez, Brandie (Nick) Strickland, Brianna Strickland, and Brenna Strickland; grandchildren, Savanah Rose, Ava Leilani and Sophie Marie; parents, Louis and Teresa Martinez; siblings, Tim Martinez, Alan (Jodi) Martinez, Michele (Michael) Strickland, Debbie (Mike) Owens, Tammy (Dave) Schuebel, Tommy (Sue) Strickland, and Sue (Marvin) Cribb. She is further survived by other relatives and many dear friends. Diana was preceded in death by grandparents, Juan and Gloria Martinez, Francisco and Aurora Cruz; uncle and aunt, George F. Sr. and Argentina Cruz, father in law, Shepard Strickland, Jr., cousins, Sylvia LaCosse, Elia and Jerry Mendez, Kelly Martinez, Simon Marquez family, and Faz family. Visitation will be held at Sturino Funeral Home on Tuesday January 28, 2020 from 5 p.m. until service time at 7 p.m. Diana will be laid to rest at Graceland Cemetery on Wednesday at 1 p.m. If you care to attend, please meet at the cemetery entrance. The entire Strickland and Martinez family would like to take this opportunity to publicly express their profound gratitude to Froedtert Hospital, Dr. Pothen’s Team and Racine County Rescue Unit for their compassion and professionalism during this most difficult time. We would also like to thank all our extended family, neighbors, and friends for all your care and love, and support. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the family would be appreciated.