Illinois Senate Resolution 617 memorializes the life of Joyce Diebel, a former managing editor and community leader from Des Plaines.
Illinois Senate Resolution 617 memorializes the life of Joyce Diebel, who passed away on January 27, 2026. Born in Chicago in 1926, Diebel graduated from Lindbloom High School and attended Northwestern University. She married Johnny C. Diebel in 1957 and moved to Des Plaines. After raising her children, she began a career in journalism, eventually becoming managing editor of Des Plaines Publishing Co.'s newspapers, a first for a woman in the company's history. Diebel was also active in her community, serving on various boards and as president of local organizations.
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