Ida R. Traynor-Diekmann, 82, of Eau Claire, died Friday, December 2, 2005, at her home surrounded by her family. She was born in the town of Dovre, Barron County on October 15, 1923, the daughter of Arthur and Anna (Berg) O'Rourke. \r\nIda grew up in Barron County graduating from New Auburn High School. She then moved to Eau Claire where she attended Vocational School. \r\nIt was in Eau Claire she met John W. Traynor whom she married on June 4, 1947, in Eau Claire. John built their home on Eau Claire's northside and it was there Ida lived the rest of her life. John and Ida had seven children together before he passed away in 1965. At the time of John's death their oldest child was thirteen and the youngest three. She was truly a remarkable woman as she worked and raised her children alone; giving them everything she had and never expecting anything for herself. \r\nIda enjoyed being around people and on the go. She was involved in many organizations including Parish Council of Catholic Women, American Legion Auxiliary Unit #53, Ladies Auxiliary to V.F.W. Post #53, 500 Card Club, and her Sewing Birthday Club. She was a CCD teacher and Den Leader for Scouts when her children were young. She was a charter member of St. Olaf Catholic Church where she volunteered in many capacities over the years.\r\nIda worked at Bury's Bakery, was a bookkeeper at Chippewa Motor Freight for eleven years, and later worked for the Eau Claire County Department of Aging. She cared for her mother, Anna O'Rourke and Eleanor Sime for many years.\r\nIda loved to garden and fish as evidenced by her being carried in the boat this summer so she could catch the "Big One"!\r\nIda married William Diekmann on October 8, 1996, where they had a private ceremony at St. Olaf's Catholic Church.\r\nIda is survived by her husband, William; seven children, John (Shirley) Traynor of Eau Claire; James (Remya) Traynor of Stevens Point, Gregory (Mary) Traynor, Barbara (Michael) Mai and Beverly (James) Gladwell all of Eau Claire, Virginia (Gary) Kuehn of Augusta, and Gary (Sharon) Traynor of Eau Claire; fourteen grandchildren, John, Alexandra, Roshini, Dinesh, Jeremy, Rebecca, Sean, Jennifer, Laura, and Michelle Traynor, Joseph Mai, Gina Gladwell, Jason and Jered Kuehn; two great grandchildren, Gavin and Landon Traynor; sister Marion (Delbert) Rediger; brother, William O'Rourke; sister-in-law, Rose Brenner; four step daughters, Sue Hedlund, Pam, Nancy and Barb Diekmann; two step grandchildren; six step great grandchildren; and a step sister-in-law, Agatha (Melvin) Fuerstenberg.\r\nIda was also preceded in death by parents; and a granddaughter Sarah Marie Mai. \r\nSpecial thanks go to Dr. Anton Kidess. Mom appreciated your time and patience. Her children thank you for the extra time you always made for her, and you will always have a special place in our hearts. Special thanks also to St. Josephs Hospice for their expertise and support.\r\nMass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, December 6, 2005, at St. Olaf Catholic Church with Father Frank Corradi officiating. Burial will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery in Eau Claire. Family and friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Monday at Lenmark-Gomsrud-Linn Funeral Home and one hour prior to service Tuesday at church. There will be a 7 p.m. Parish Vigil Prayer Service Monday at the funeral home. \r\n

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