Diane Marie Richardson's Obituary
Diane Marie Richardson, age 69, of Grand Haven passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, July 6, 2023, at Trinity Health Hospital Muskegon. She was born October 11, 1953, in Morris, Illinois to Robert and Ruth (Stahl) Kenney.
Diane was a Registered Nurse and worked at various hospitals and nursing homes in the West Michigan area, during her career of service to others. She loved gardening, watching, feeding wildlife, and advocating for animals. Diane enjoyed having a dog, always treating them as family.
She is lovingly remembered by her life partner, David Saganski; two daughters, Kari (Scott) Spencer, and Shelley (Dan) Carnevale; her son, Erik Injerd; three grandchildren: Claire Carnevale, Olivia Carnevale and Ava Carnevale; and two sisters, Anita Shipla and Joyce (Brian) Hettel. She was preceded in death by her parents, and three brothers: Robert, Dennis and Larry Kenney.
A memorial visitation will be held from 6 – 8 p.m. on Friday, July 14, 2023, at The VanZantwick Chapel. Memorials in Diane’s name may be given to Harbor Humane Society or The NOAH project. Arrangements entrusted to the VanZantwick Chapel of Sytsema Funeral & Cremation Services 620 Washington Ave., Grand Haven, MI 49417. Share memories with the family at their online guest book at www.sytsemafh.com.
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