Dianne Johnston Obituary
Dianne was born on January 28, 1952, in Atlanta, Georgia, to Robert Kelling and his wife, Margie (Cassidy).
Dianne enjoyed fishing, hanging out with friends, and attending Chicago White Sox Games.
She is survived by her daughters, Danielle (Ryan) Casey Hillard and Lana "Missy" (Juston) Johnston; brother, Phil (Lynne) Kelling; step-mother, Melinda Kelling; brother, Rick; and sister, Melissa; grandchildren; Brittney, and Brandon.
Dianne is preceded in death by her grandmother, Alma "Grannie" O. White; father, Robert Kelling; mother, Margie Cassidy; and sister, Jeanne.
Cremation will take place. Lakeview Funeral Home and Crematory, 247 W. Johnson Rd, La Porte, IN, 46350. (219) 362-3100 is caring for the arrangements.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the family of Dianne in the care of Lana "Missy" Johnston.
Please send condolences to the family at www.LakeviewFHC.com
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Danielle Hillard
January 24, 2026
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LISA ANN FRALEY
January 24, 2026
A very Good friend I will miss dearly Dianne we had sooo many beautiful memories I´ll never forget u and everything u helped me with. U taught me a lot of things. U was a great friend and I will miss u forever till we meet again dear friend
James Tommarello
January 23, 2026
Nothing about this is easy, and it just hurts. I´m so sorry, my friend.
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