Dianna Marie Vanamburg

Age 79, of Birch Run, passed away Tuesday, August 29, 2023, at McLaren Flint, with her family by her side. A Mass of Christian Burial will take place at 12:00 noon, on Monday, September 25, 2023, at St. Mary Catholic Church. Rev. Fr. Roy Horning to officiate, with burial to follow at Calvary Cemetery. Dianna’s family will be present to receive friends at the church from 10:00 am until the time of service at 12:00 noon. Memorial contributions may be considered to St. Mary Catholic Church. Envelopes are available at the church. Expressions of sympathy may be placed on Dianna’s tribute wall at martinfuneralhome.com.

Dianna was born in Monroeville, Indiana, on September 30, 1943, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Richard and Ruth (Farnsworth) Whitney. Educated locally, Dianna graduated from St. Mary’s Catholic High School with the Class of 1962. Dianna worked as a Manager for Walli's Restaurants for many years until her retirement. Growing up, Dianna played softball, even playing in a softball league for many years after high school. Dianna loved to sing, and dance and spent most of her free time in her younger years, ice skating and roller skating. Dianna was a wonderful mother and loved to watch her kids play football, baseball, and motocross, never missing a game. Spending time with her family in Florida where she could be out on the boat or swimming was one of her favorite pastimes. Dianna spent much time in her RV camping every summer at Manipogo Park in Indiana for family reunions. Fishing in Au Gres with her brother was one of her favorite memories. Another one of Dianna’s favorite pastimes was going to the casino. It didn’t matter which one, she loved them all. In her free time, she enjoyed watching TV shows like Dancing with the Stars, Days of Our Lives, Dick Clark and American Bandstand. She will be greatly missed.

Left to cherish Dianna's memory are her sons: Jeff and wife, Tina VanAmburg, Brian and wife, Aleisha VanAmburg; grandchildren: Kayla and husband, Mike, Jasmine, Spencer, Gavin, Olivia, Shelby, Gabriel; great-grandchildren: Mazie, Aiden; siblings: Sandy and husband, Bob Walli, Rick and wife, Jean Whitney; best friends of 60 years, Sharon and Winston Kazmierczak; several nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends.

Dianna was preceded in death by her parents and siblings: Wanda, Gary, and Chuck.