Diane L. Kautz

November 17, 1945 - May 8, 2020

CROSWELL- Diane L. Kautz, age 74, a resident of Croswell, passed away on Friday, May 8, 2020 at the McLaren Port Huron Hospital in Port Huron. She was born on November 17, 1945 in Yale, Michigan, a daughter of the late Peter and Leona (Newlove) Quinlan. Diane married Joseph J. Kautz on October 16, 1965 in Peck, Michigan. Diane was a bookeeper and prepared taxes for many people in the Croswell-Lexington area for 50 years. She was a longtime member of the former St. Patrick Catholic Church in Croswell, where she was a member of the Altar Society. She was currently a member of the Ave Maria Parish - St. Denis Catholic Church in Lexington. Diane served for many years on the Croswell Fair Board, was active in 4-H and was also a member of the Lexington Garden Club. She also enjoyed traveling and was known for baking her famous rolls. She is survived by her husband, Joseph J. Kautz of Croswell; five children, Shelia (David) Ruczynski of Riley Center, Marcella (Mark) Mirgon of Midland, AnnMarie (Daniel) Markley of Fenton, Patricia (James) Keenihan of Midland and Jospeh M. (Stacey) Kautz of Croswell; nine grandchildren, Erin Novak, Annette Ruczynski, Bethany Ruczynski, Molly Kautz, Caleb Markley, Sophia Markley, Abigail Kautz, Emily Kautz and Alaina Keenihan.; two brothers, William Quinlan of Peck and Robert (Phyllis) Quinlan of Peck; one sister, Sharon (Larry) Mahaffy of Romeo; several nieces and nephews and many customers and friends she had made preparing taxes throughout the years. Visitiation will be from 2-8 P.M. on Tuesday at the Pomeroy Funeral Home in Croswell. Graveside Services will be held at 11 A.M. on Wednesday at the Mt. Hope Catholic Cemetery in Croswell. Fr. Donald J. Eppenbrock of the Ave Maria Parish- St. Denis Catholic Church in Lexington will officiate. Memorials in memory of Diane may be made to St. Jude Childrens Hospital.