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BORN
1929
DIED
2025
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Diana Acken Obituary
Diana D. Acken, age 96, of Swartz Creek, passed away October 27,2025.
Celebration of life will be held at 11:30am November 1, 2025, at The River Church of Burton, 2350 Hemphill Road.
Diana was born in Detroit, Michigan on April 13, 1929, to the late Joseph Pavkovich and Clara Stoich-Pavkovich.
Diana lived life to the fullest surrounded by family and friends. She enjoyed bingo, dancing, singing, bowling, and traveling with friends.
She especially loved spending time with her family and cherished those moments most of all.
Diana was a wonderful cook; she took pride in preparing meals that brought everyone together. She worked many years for Carman Ainsworth as a bus driver and secretary. She wore many hats during her life. One of the hats she was most proud of was sewing doll clothes. She was a proud Detroit Tigers fan, always cheering them on.
She will be remembered for her lively spirit, kind heart, and love for those around her.
She is survived by her daughters, Kathy Faltin, Janet (Greg) Beard and Maryann Acken; grandchildren, Kim (Gary) Wright, John (Lynette) Faltin and Mike Smith.
She also leaves behind her great-grandchildren, Emily Faltin, Kayla (Tyler) Price, Aaron (Hannah) Wright, Liam Smith, and Kaydence Smith; and great-great-grandchildren, Lincoln Wright, Juniper Wright, Zella Wright, Quinn Price, Palmer Price and Zayden William.
She is preceded in death by her sister Mary Norch, brother Chester Pavkovich and son-in-law Jim Faltin.
Special thanks to McLaren Hospice and Symphony of Linden.
Memories and Condolences
for Diana Acken
5 Entries
jean Mora Jamison
November 8, 2025
I remember you , , , Looks like you had a wonderful life.
Minal Dave
October 31, 2025
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. Praying for Diane’s soul and may the family find strength in this difficult time.
Cindy Tice
October 30, 2025
I'm so sorry to see Dian's passing.We all used to have so much fun making meals for weddings, graduations with and for the bus drivers. Dian was such a beautiful little lady we all loved her so much. My mom passed away in 2020. Dad in 2005. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Cindy Tice
Rita Jones
October 28, 2025
Dave and I knew Diana because of our families being connected by marriage, but when Dave worked with her as bus drivers is when we really knew what a treasure she is. We know we will see her again one day but we will miss her until then. Our Hearts are with her Loving family and we are Praying for God's Comfort at this time. LOVE Dave and Rita Jones ❤
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Tammy Spencer
October 28, 2025
I worked with Diana at Meijer in the floral dept and she was my bus driver when I went to Dillon .Loved your Mother /grandmother .she was a awesome and sweet
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