August 29, 2022 at 4:57 p.m.
Diane Louise Kane
Diane Louise Kane
Diane was born March 20, 1957, in Evanston, Ill. She moved to Hazelhurst in 1973 and instantly became the heart and soul of Minocqua. She graduated from the State College of Beauty in 1977 and served as a cosmetologist for 41 years. Diane was a woman of deep faith, with the biggest heart, an abundance of Irish blessings, and contagious laugh. She lovingly married her husband, Thomas Smigiel on June 12, 2004, where they served as active members of the Holy Family Catholic Church community. She was loved by many (including her pets) and will be remembered by all who were lucky enough to experience her vibrant soul.
Preceded in death by her parents, Eleanor and George Kane, and brother, Roger Kane. Diane is survived by her husband Thomas Smigiel, children Jennifer and Joseph Kelter, and wife Charlene Kelter; her siblings, Janet (Kane) Beck and husband Warren Beck, Nancy (Kane) Stewart, Marian Kane-Grade, Kevin Kane, David Kane; nieces and nephews Todd Mark, Kelly (Kane) Altschwager and husband Andrew Altschwager, Hattie Kane, Liam Kane-Grade, Finola Kane-Grade, Brighin Kane-Grade, Taylor Kane and wife Shelby Kane, Evan Kane; grandchildren Cash Altschwager, Cole Altschager, Madeline Kelter, Matthias Kelter, Miles Kelter, Abigail Newcomb, and E.J. Newcomb, Katie Mark, Josh Mark; extended family and loved ones in Chicago.
To honor Diane, a celebration of life was held on Saturday, Aug. 27, at the Arbor Vitae Firemen’s Park in Arbor Vitae.
There will be a requiem service held at Holy Family Catholic Church at a later date. Details to come. A mass in Diane’s name will be Nov. 29 at Holy Family Catholic Church.
Di gave her whole life to so many causes throughout her entire life. Her heart was so big. Some of you have reached out and asked how you may help. If you would like to send donations; please send it to her nephew: Joe Kelter, 5514 Rose St. Weston, WI 54476. Venmo - @Joseph-Kelter.
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