Diane Lynn (Matonek) Stochowitz of Millington passed away late Friday evening July 24, 2015 at the Maplewood Manor in Clio. Diane was 68. Diane was the daughter of the late Gus and Irene (Arnot) Matonek and was born in Bay City on March 12, 1947. She was a graduate of Visitation High School in 1965. On June 28, 1975, Diane married Gary Stochowitz, and they have celebrated nearly 40 years together. Diane was involved from a very young age in her family business, “Gus Matonek Trucking Inc. She worked for many years as the company bookkeeper and secretary. Diane loved flowers and her floral gardens, but most of all and more than anything, she loved spending time with family and friends. Diane leaves. her husband, Gary; children: son, Craig and his wife Andrea Stochowitz, daughter, Kendra and her husband Jason Kern; and a grandson, Luke Stochowitz. She leaves also a sister Lynne and husband Malcum McCuen, nieces Milea Krummen,Mari and husband Brian Mullen, great- nephew: Levi Krummen,, great-niece: Quinn Mullen, as well as other extended family and many friends. Besides her parents, Diane is also preceded in death by a son, James Davin DeFord, a sister, Sandra Kay Matonak, in-laws, Glen and Dorothy Stochowitz, sister-in-law, Linda Stochowitz. The family has honored Diane’s wishes and cremation has taken place. A memorial service date and place will be decided at a later time. Hanlin Funeral Home has been assisting the family with arrangements. You’re still welcome to express personal condolences, share a memory, or light a candle at hanlinfuneralhome.com
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