Diane Fritz

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Diane Fritz, 77, of Buchanan, MI, passed away on Wednesday, December 26, 2018 with her husband by her side.

She was born June 30, 1941 to Edward and Esther Wirant in South Bend, IN. On September 12, 1959, she married Thomas Fritz in Niles, MI. She was a lifetime member of St. Mary’s of the Immaculate Conception Parish in Niles, MI. Her greatest joy was being around her children and family, and she loved Christmas holiday season. She also loved vacationing at Detour Village, MI and spending winters in Clermont, FL. After 34 years, Diane retired as a bus driver for Buchanan Public Schools.

Diane is survived by her husband of 59 years, Thomas; daughter, Tami (Scott) Smith of St. Joseph, MI and their children, Lyndsee (Ruben) Alvarado, Jayme (Eric) Bykowski, Haley Smith, Tyler Smith, Kelsey Smith; daughter, Traci Adams of Belleville, MI and her children, Steven (Kayla) Adams, Mackenzi Adams, Cassandra Adams; son, Tom (Susan) Fritz of Mattawan, MI and their children, Jessica Fritz, Jenna Fritz, Thomas Fritz, Joshua Fritz; and great-grandchildren, Luke Alvarado, Elijah Adams, Ophelia Adams.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Edward and Esther, and brother, Raymond Wirant.

Funeral Mass will be held at 1 pm on Wednesday, January 2, 2019 at St. Mary’s of the Immaculate Conception Parish, 219 S. State St., Niles, MI 49120. Visitation will be held prior to mass at 11:30 am. Burial will follow at Oak Ridge Cemetery, Buchanan, MI. Arrangements have been entrusted to Hoven Funeral Home Inc., Buchanan, MI. Online condolences may be made at www.hovenfunerals.com.

Posted On: Thursday, December 27, 2018 2:14 PM