Diane E. May, age 70, of Milford, passed away on Tuesday, April 18, 2023, at Goshen Hospital.

Diane E. May

She was born on March 11, 1953, the daughter of Robert and Alice (Shoemaker) West, in Sturgis, Mich. On Dec. 8, 1978, she married Ronn May at Milford Christian Church.

She is survived by her husband of over 44 years, Ronn May, of Milford; two daughters, Melissa (Matt) Linville, of Syracuse, and Christa (Robert) Lechlitner, of Milford; four grandchildren, Madeline, Henry, Kayden and Katherine, all at home; and a sister, Natilee Belanger, of Bloomingdale, Mich. She was preceded in death by her parents.

Diane graduated from White Pigeon High School in 1971 and obtained a degree in dental hygiene and medical assisting in Tucson, Ariz. She worked at Chore-Time Brock from 1978 to 2011. Diane loved to garden, especially planting flowers. She also enjoyed collecting antiques and spending time with her grandchildren.

A funeral service will be held in Diane’s honor at 1 p.m. on Friday, April 21, at Mishler Funeral Home & Cremation Center, 461 W. 900N, Milford, IN 46542. Pastor Mike Kelley will officiate. Burial will follow at Milford Cemetery.

Family and friends will be received from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. prior to the service on Friday at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be directed to New Hope Pet Rescue in Syracuse, 72555 CR 29, Syracuse, IN 46567.

Memories and condolences may be shared with the family online at www.mishlerfhcc.com.