Diane L. Ventimiglia, 84 of Gaylord, passed away Wednesday, February 5, 2025, at August Haus Assisted Living. Born May 31, 1940, in Dearborn, the daughter of Edward and Gladys (Worthington) Schulz.
She is survived by her husband, Jack, of 55 years; her sons, Daniel of Atlanta, MI and Scott of Canton, MI; five grandchildren, Nicole, Tony, Becky, Marie and Andrew; and her sister, Shirley Cochrane of Dearborn Heights, MI.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her son, Stephen Cantor and her brother, Edward Schulz.
Diane was raised in the Dearborn, MI area. She worked at Conrail Railroad as a Secretary, retiring in 1995. Upon retirement, they moved to Atlanta, MI. Diane was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She will be greatly missed.
A committal service will take place 12:00 PM Monday, February 10, 2025, at Holy Sepulchre Catholic Cemetery in Southfield, MI. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to August Haus Assisted Living. Please share your memories and personal messages with the family on her guestbook below.
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Funeral services provided by:
Gaylord Community Funeral Home & Cremation Service - Gaylord850 N. Center Ave. P.O. Box 249, Gaylord, MI 49734

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