Diane Lange Young Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Diane Lange Young (Covington, Louisiana), born in New Orleans, Louisiana, who passed away on February 19, 2024, at the age of 77, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her husband Gerald George Young (Jerry); her parents, Catherine Reeks Lange and Donald Paul Lange; her sister Peggy Lange Henehan; and her granddaughter-in-law Anjel Wilcox.
She is survived by: her daughter Laura Young Marquez; her grandsons, Alexander Marquez (Sadie) and Christopher Marquez; her great grandchild Rhyia L. Marquez; and her brothers, Charlie Lange and Mike Lange (Susan). She is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
Diane took her fight for Alzheimer's research funding to our nation's capital and worked with local and national legislators to increase funding for Alzheimer's Disease research. Diane continued to support Alzheimer's caregivers and research efforts as a member of the National Board of Directors for the Alzheimer's Association for over 10 years.
