Dianne Louise Littlegeorge

Dianne Louise Littlegeorge

Dianne Louise Littlegeorge, 69, of Baraboo, WI, passed away in Madison, WI,  March 8, 2026.

Dianne was born to Irwin Littlegeorge and Joanne Blackdeer June 9, 1956, in Brockway, WI. Dianne spent her early years in Black River Falls before moving to Baraboo, WI.

After graduating from high school, Dianne attended cosmetology school and worked as a hair stylist. Later, she worked as an advocate for native American students in the Baraboo School District. Dianne was also proud to have  worked as a gaming commissioner for the Ho-Chunk Nation.

In her free time, she enjoyed activities like sewing, cooking and making jewelry, skills she was incredibly gifted in. Dianne also loved animals, especially horses and Newfoundland dogs. Many evenings she could be found watching any sort of sci-fi movie and had a special place in her heart for the Disney character Stitch from the Disney movie “Lilo and Stitch.”

Dianne is survived by her loving husband of 35 years, James Long; her daughter, Lori Littlegeorge; her siblings, Roy Littlegeorge, Joanna (Greg) Hollenback and Michael Blackdeer; her grandchildren, Eva (Tyler) and Landon;  her great-grandchildren, Kash, Brynnleigh and Sage; her uncle Stan Blackdeer; her aunts, Veronica Espinoza and Sophie Blackdeer; her sister-in-law Teresa Littlegeorge; and many other friends and relatives.

Dianne is preceded in death by her parents, Irwin Littlegeorge and Joanne Blackdeer Klute; her brothers, Steven (Jennifer) Littlegeorge, Mitchell Littlegeorge and Bradley Littlegeorge; and sister-in-law Cindy Littlegeorge.

A visitation was held  Wednesday, March 11, at the Buswell Funeral Home in Black River Falls, WI, from 10 a.m. until 12 p.m. Burial took place at the Blackdeer Homestead. 

Buswell Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.