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Diana Aker-Siakotos Obituary

Diana S. Aker-Siakotos December 29, 1960 Diana Aker-Siakotos, 48, formerly of Battle Creek, Michigan and Tucson, Arizona, died September 1, 2009 in San Diego, California. Diana was born in Battle Creek, the youngest daughter of Norman and Janet Aker. She graduated from Lakeview High School and earned her Bachelor of Business Administration Degree at Western Michigan University. After working a few years in Michigan she moved to San Diego, working for General Dynamics in the defense industry. She married Micheal Burkett in 1988, deceased. Diana worked for Raytheon Corporation in Tucson, Arizona for 10 years as a Purchasing Manager, and in 1977 was married to Michael Siakotos. She is survived by her son, Timothy Alan Burkett of Tucson, AZ, her mother Janet Aker, of Venice, FL, sister Deborah Thom, of Lake Orion Michigan, brother David Aker, of Venice FL, and ex-husband Michael Siakotos of Tucson, AZ. A graveside service will be held Friday, October 30, 2009 at 2 p.m. at Battle Creek Memorial Park Cemetery.

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Published by Battle Creek Enquirer on Oct. 29, 2009.

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Linda Boyer

October 30, 2009

To The Aker Family,
This is very sad news and my thoughts go out to you. I have many great memories of our growing up years together on Briarhill / Country Club and our school days. My prayers are with you.
Linda (Renner) Boyer

October 29, 2009

To the Akers Family,
So very sorry to hear of the loss of Diana.
She was a very beautiful & vibrant person.
May God Be Very Near During This Difficult Time & Always,
Judy Campbell-Rootes, LHS Class of 1979.

October 29, 2009

Dear Akers,
What a tremendous loss. I have not seen Diana in a great many years, but she was a lovely woman and I am saddened by her passing. We lived on Country Club Terrace, so there were many shared bus rides the among the Brushes and the Akers. I pray for your peace.

Denise Brush Poyer

Linda Sackett-Sellers

October 29, 2009

Mrs. Aker, David & Debbie,
I was shocked and saddened to read of the passing of Diana. She and I had lost touch for several years, however, found each other again and were corresponding via email for several months. Please accept my sincerest condolences and know that you are in my thoughts & prayers.

October 29, 2009

Janet, We went to school together, a long time ago. I am Saralee Philo(Perry). My heartfelt sympathy and condolences to you and family. Take care and may time and faith get you thru this. Sincerley, Saralee

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