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DIANE GAY Obituary

DIANE J. GAY, 58, of rural Albion, died Thursday, Sept. 17, 2009, 4:55 p.m., at Parkview Hospital, following a vehicle accident on 350 S, Noble County. She was born Feb.13, 1951 in Dodgeville, Wis. She was employed by Comfort Keepers of Fort Wayne. She is survived by her husband, Kenneth; children, Holly (David) Katzka of Milwaukee, Wis., Colin Harker, Britnie Gay and Kristin Gay, all of Albion; six grandchildren; sister, Judy Godfrey of Mineral Point, Wis.; and brothers, Greg (Nancy) Harker and Jon Harker, both of Brodhead, Wis. A Celebration of Life is 7 p.m. Wednesday at Wolf Lake United Methodist Church, 1186 S. US 33, Wolf Lake. Visitation is from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday at the church. Memorials to Noble County Humane Shelter. Arrangements by Smith & Sons Funeral Home, Columbia City. Condolences sent to smithandsonsfuneralhome.com

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Published by Fort Wayne Newspapers on Sep. 20, 2009.

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Judy (Turner) Neumann

September 23, 2009

Please know that I am thinking of Diane's friends and family at this time. Diane and I were close friends in high school. Although since she left the area, we have not kept in touch...I think of her often. We shared many good times and I am thankful for those memories. You are all in my thoughts and prayers at this time.

September 22, 2009

I am so sorry to here of Dianes passing. I was hopeing she was going to come to our class reunion this year so we could all get together. I hung around Diane in high school. We had so much fun together it just saddens me to hear this terrible news. Thoughts and prayers go out to the family. Greg, John, and Judy should remember me. Sherri WaLLace-Fredendall originally from Brodhead, Wis. Diane and I use to live together in Lacrosse, Wisconsin

September 22, 2009

This is from Dianes old friends from school, we are so sorry to hear of her death... She was a roomate of mine also.. Our prayers go out to you...Peggy Schupbach, Sherri Wallace, Judy Turner, Jenny Zimmerman...Bless you all...

Tom and Ann Reifsteck

September 22, 2009

We are thinking of you at this time of great sorrow. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers.

Dan/Toad McDaniel

September 22, 2009

I was very saddened to hear of your loss. my thoughts and prayers go out to all of you.

September 21, 2009

I would like to extend my condolences to your family. I hope that you find some comfort in the words at Psalm 147:3, "He is healing the brokenhearted ones, and is binding up their painful spots". I pray that God will give you strength and comfort during this season in your life.

Tomika Horne

September 21, 2009

I am Bruce Hinkle's other daughter and I too, offer my email to you. I am very saddened by what has happened and I also know how you feel and the difficulties ahead for you. My sister and I are here for you. I am sending positive energy to your whole family. May peace be with you all.

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Roylene West-Blankenhorn

September 20, 2009

I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Diane was a close friend of mine in high school. Although she and I have not kept in touch in these past years since she moved to Indiana, I have very fond and wonderful memories. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you in this time of sorrow.

Darryl Jackson

September 20, 2009

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

Tabitha Brown

September 20, 2009

I am so very sorry for your loss. I wanted to offer out my email to the children of Diane. With the recent loss my Father Bruce Hinkle and close friend of Ken's. I truley know all that you are going through. Please know that you are not alone and are in my prayers.

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