Diane HenselAlexander formerly of Des MoinesDiane Hensel peacefully passed away surrounded by family on Thursday, June 15, 2017. Visitation will be held on Monday, June 19 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Iles Westover Chapel, followed by a vigil service beginning at 7:30 p.m. A funeral mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, June 20 at Holy Trinity Catholic Church. Burial will follow at Glendale Cemetery.Diane was born on July 16, 1948, in Des Moines, IA to a close-knit family led by Carl and Norma (Stanley) Murphy. She was the youngest of seven siblings whom she loved dearly. She attended and graduated from St. Joseph Academy. Diane was united in marriage to Paul Hensel on September 18, 1976.Diane was a selfless person who devoted her life to caring for her family and raising her children and canine companions. She never missed her children's sporting events, concerts, and activities. Diane adored her grandchildren. She expressed her creativity through sewing and crafting countless projects.Diane is survived by her husband Paul Hensel; her children, Andrew Hensel (Kandi) and Christie Henning (Clint); her grandchildren Cooper and Piper Henning; and her brothers Bill Murphy (Marie) and Jim Murphy. She was preceded in death by her parents Carl and Norma Murphy and her siblings, Raymond Murphy, Sherry Scalise, Marylin Gittlin and Carla Faber.In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to , The Salvation Army and Hospice of North Iowa. Please visit www.IlesCares.com for an expanded obituary and online condolences.