Diane Lynne Morton, 65, passed away of kidney cancer at her home with her loving and supportive family and friends by her side. Diane was born and raised in Allegan. She graduated from Allegan High School in June 1970.
Diane met the love of her life, Michael Morton, when she was 13 years old. They enjoyed a loving 45 years of marriage during which they were blessed with three awesome children.
Diane is remembered for her contagious smile and welcoming spirit. She loved gardening, visiting her family farm and baking her mom’s bread recipe to share with her loved ones. Diane was fun-loving and enjoyed holidays with her children and grandchildren. She especially liked holding an annual Halloween gathering every year.
The Morton’s Miner Lake cottage was a summer home where she enjoyed spending time with her family and friends, including trips around the lake on her pontoon. Diane also cherished sitting on her front porch enjoying family and friends, who gathered at “Cutler Close.” She was a woman of faith who was actively involved in Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church.
Diane is survived by her husband and their children, Hollie and Bishop Bartoni, Thomas and Jamie Morton and Johnathon and Lacey Morton.; seven grandchildren, Matteo and Marx Bartoni, Baillie and Brodie Morton, and Bradley, Bennett and Brooklynn Morton; siblings, Karen Golliver, Garth and Sue Maurer, Pam Haines and Bruce and Jo Maurer; brothers-in-law, Steve Melvin and Ron and Sandy Morton; sister-in-law Pam and Mike Miller; and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Hollis and Beatrice Maurer; her sister Kathy Melvin; brothers-in-law, Jerry Golliver and Emery Haines; and her parents-in-law Roger and Adeline Morton.
Friends may meet with the family from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 31, at Gorden Funeral Residence, Allegan Chapel, with rosary recitation at 5:30 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 1 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 1, at Blessed Sacrament Church, Allegan. The Rev. Fr. Simone Celebrant. Memorial contributions may be made to Blessed Sacrament Council of Catholic Women or Wings of Hope Hospice.
Diane’s family wishes to express their deep-felt gratitude to their family, friends, fellow parishioners and everyone in Allegan who extended their love, support and prayers during Diane’s illness.
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