Diane Lynne Dutcher

Diane was born on March 2, 1959 in Grand Rapids, Michigan, the daughter of Hank Stoepker and Shirley Czyzyk. She attended Comstock Park High School, graduating in 1978. Diane married Donald Dutcher on October 20, 1979. She worked as a Quality Coordinator at Magna for 20 years and then as an Optician at Northland Optical for 7 years.

Diane's interests included drawing/art, gardening, classic cars and showing classic cars. She was an avid Detroit Tigers fan and enjoyed watching them on TV and attending an occasional game. Diane especially loved spending time with her grandchildren and family.

Diane was preceded in death by her mother, Shirley Czyzyk, father-in-law, Frank Dutcher, mother-in-law, Patricia Dutcher and grandmother, Mary Czyzyk.

She is survived by her husband, Donald Dutcher of Freeport, daughter, Amber (Andy) Thompson of Freeport, son, Joe (Amy) Dutcher of Freeport, grandchildren: Brayden and Gabby Thompson and baby girl Dutcher, father, Hank (Joyce) Stoepker, sister, Deborah (David) Gilbert, sister, Robin Girrbach, sister, Mary Heath, sister, Marie (Shawn) Moore, Brother Michael Eaton, and many beloved nieces, nephews, and beloved step-brothers and step-sisters.

Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, Faith Hospice of Grand Rapids, Mercy Health Lacks Cancer Center, or Susan G. Komen.

A visitation will be held on Tuesday, December 10, 2013 from 6 pm until 8 pm at the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, December 11, 2013 at 11:00 am at the Girrbach Funeral Home. Pastor Susan Olson will officiate the service.