Carol Anne Diminuco

Carol Anne Diminuco, age 77, of Black River Falls, died on Friday, November 6, 2026 in the Gundersen Health System in La Crosse.

Carol was born on February 14, 1949 in the St. Joseph Hospital in Chicago, IL to Salvator Peter and Bernice Ann (Indelicato) Diminuco. She married John Jacob VanDyke in 1971 but later divorced and never remarried.

Carol graduated from East Leyden High School in 1968 and went to nursing school at Triton College. She was a kind hearted woman who opened her doors for everyone. Everybody called her “Ma” and also known as the “Hippie Saint of High Hopes.” She loved sitting outside watching the birds and butterflies, going places and striking up conversations with anyone. She was artistic in her younger years and gave much love to others. She was known, loved and will be missed by many.

Carol is survived by her children; her son, Jacy Rhodes and daughters, Michelle Hull and Brogin Wines; her grandchildren, Trey Hull, Wesley Green, Damien Crouse, Ryker McConnell, Landyn Hall, Destiny Rhodes, Sophia Hill, Stella Mills, and Amber Cline; her siblings, Julie Rieb, Chuck Diminuco and Michael Diminuco and many friends.

In addition to his parents, Carol was preceded in death by her son-in-law, Jesse Aaron Hull Sr.; her grandson, Jesse Aaron Hull Jr. and her great-grandson, Abel A. Brantner.

A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.