Dianne K. Holland, 70, of Fremont, OH passed away surrounded by her loving family on Saturday, May 26, 2018 at her home. She was born on March 2, 1948 in Kenton, OH to Paul and Freda (Matthewson) Lay. Dianne was a 1966 graduate of Riverdale High School.
Dianne married Richard Holland on October 4, 1969 in Rockford, OH and he survives. She was a member of Sacred Heart Church. Dianne enjoyed cross stitching and having a weekly summer camp each year for her grandchildren called Camp Holland.
Dianne is survived by her husband of forty-eight years, Richard Holland; children, Tara (Daniel) Kenaga, Cleveland, OH, Richard (Shelly) Holland, II, Fremont, OH, Kelly (Christian) Michael, Fremont, OH, Craig Holland, Fremont, OH, Christy Holland, Cleveland, OH, Stephen (Kim) Holland, Germany, Mitchell (Kathleen) Holland, Fremont, OH, Brian (Melissa) Holland, Clinton Township, MI, Angela Holland, Fremont, OH; siblings, Peggy (Ralph) Bakle, South Bend, IN, Patty (Dave) Carteaux, New Haven, IN, Kris (Keith) Kettering, Bloomfield Hills, MI, Jan (Dan) Minnich, Willshire, OH, Jim (Kathy) Lay, Miamisburg, OH, John Lay, Celina, OH, Laura (Ed) Snyder, Sidney, OH, Carol (Jerry) Bryam, Fort Recovery, OH, Bill (Amy) Lay, New Albany, OH, CJ (Jill) Lay, Garrett, IN; thirty-one grandchildren, and eight great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents and her brother, David Lay.
Visitation: Thursday from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. at Wonderly Horvath Hanes Funeral Home and Crematory, 425 E. State St, Fremont, OH 43420.
Mass of Christian Burial will be Friday, June 1, 2018, 10:30 a.m. at Sacred Heart Church, 550 Smith Rd, Fremont, OH with Father Chris Kardzis officiating. There will be an hour of gathering prior to mass at the church.
Burial will follow at McGormley Cemetery, Fremont, OH.
In lieu of flowers memorials can be made to Sacred Heart Church or Hospice of ProMedica Hospital.
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Cindy Connell
May 27, 2018 at 7:40 pmSo sorry to hear of Dianne’s passing. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Jim & Deb Kramer
May 28, 2018 at 1:13 amSo very sorry for your loss. Remember the many good times we had as neighbors. Keeping you in our thoughts and prayers.
Jennifer Eberly Willey
May 28, 2018 at 9:11 amI am sorry for your loss! Your family is in my prayers.
Denise Meek
May 28, 2018 at 11:25 amMy Deepest Sympathy to all of you so very sorry for your loss..a Wonderful Woman…Always Remembered.
John and Susie Bricker
May 28, 2018 at 11:38 amDick,
We are thinking of you and praying for you all at this time. May she the thought of her pain free and at peace bring you comfort.
Tim and Vicki Hoffman
May 28, 2018 at 12:24 pmPrayers and Hugs to the entire Holland Family.
God Bless,
Tim and Vicki Hoffman
Betty Behlmer
May 28, 2018 at 1:12 pmSo sorry for your loss. I worked with Dianne at Elmwood, she was an amazing women. You have a very special angel.
Tanya
May 28, 2018 at 1:27 pmDear family and friends, please accept my deepest condolences. May God’s promises found at Acts 24:15 and Psalms 37:29 bring comfort during this difficult time.
The Carter Family
May 28, 2018 at 3:23 pmOur deepest sympathies to the entire Holland Family, especially Christy, Angie, Ethan and Ella. Our thoughts are with you all through this very difficult time of loss.
Kris Kettering
May 28, 2018 at 7:35 pmI am Dianne’s sister, Kris. Growing up with her, I know first hand how strong Dianne was. She was strong in character, for sure, but she was also physically strong. She used to arm wrestle our boyfriends, and she always won. When I think of her, I will always smile.
Matt Michael
May 28, 2018 at 9:00 pmSorry for your lost. Your in my thoughts and prayers.
Carolyn Stone
May 28, 2018 at 9:37 pmOh Kelly, I am so so sad to hear about your mom. I’m glad that you had a chance to surprise her and spend extra time with her on her birthday. Hugs and prayers go out to you and your family. If you need anything, just call me. Unfortunately I am in Kentucky working this week so I won’t be able to attend your mom’s services. Hugs and more hugs.
karen schumm
May 28, 2018 at 10:43 pmshe would light up the room just by being there so sorry for your loss
Jim Alleman
May 29, 2018 at 12:28 amRick and family,my most sincere condolences to each of you. May God aid you as you heal. Jim
Rhonda
May 29, 2018 at 1:49 amAngie,
So sorry for your loss. Prayers for your family.
Rhonda
Bob Herrick
May 29, 2018 at 2:25 amPrayers, condolences and deepest sympathy from our family to you and yours.
Celebrate her life!!
Bob and Patty Herrick
vicki
May 29, 2018 at 10:58 amSo sorry for the loss of your loved one.
May God’s Heavenly Angel’s surround your family with their soft feathers to give you peace and strength during this difficult time.
11:00 a.m. mass on Sunday at Sacred Heart Church will never be the same without Diane.
Hugs,
Tim and Vicki Hoffman
Brenda and John Havens
May 29, 2018 at 12:28 pmTo Rick and Family,
I so sorry to hear about the passing of your sweet Mother. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Hugs!
Elaine
May 29, 2018 at 2:40 pmOver the years going back 50+, every time I think of Diane I always picture her playing that big tuba in the band at Riverdale. She did a lot of marching with that thing. Boy, could she march. We all did. Good times.
Phil Reiter
May 30, 2018 at 1:07 amTo the entire Holland family…
My deepest sympathies to all of you. I have so many wonderful memories of Diane and all of you. I am keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers.
Ron and Jean Hinebaugh
May 31, 2018 at 4:57 pmDick and all the family,
We were so shocked and saddened to learn that our dear friend and classmate is gone from this earth.
We loved her. Oh, yes…the memories… of growing up in school together at Mt. Blanchard and Riverdale. What fun we had. Also, I remember her being on the Homecoming Court at Mt. Blanchard one summer. What a beauty she was and that smile lit up the village! I remember her playing that tuba in band, and one time, her jaw locked. That was not funny at the time….but when it was “unlocked”, she could laugh over the ordeal. That is just how Dianne lived life. To the fullest. I (Jean) remember the sleepovers at her house…..where we would have such fun, get “lost in the crowd” and giggle ourselves to sleep…and wake up to Freda’s delicious freshly made homemade bread, shaped with each of the guest and family’s initial, lying on our plate! Dianne was so much like her Mom. Talented, fun, and loved her family and friends so much. A hard worker. I could go on and on. She will be missed. We were privileged to have been a part of her life these 64 years. God bless you all and we extend our sympathy and we share our sorrow with you all.
Eric & Suzanne Villanueva
June 1, 2018 at 1:00 amMitch,
Where do I start,
You are the great loving person and a good friend life has drove us apart but I think of you all the time. I am very sorry to heard about your mother’s passing and hope she is at peace. Hope the rest of your family is ok and doing well.