Dianne McIntyre

LODI/ MAZOMANIE - Dianne McIntyre, age 66, joined her loving husband in Heaven in time for Christmas on Dec. 15, 2011, at home surrounded by her family. She was born Dec. 10, 1945, to Ernest and Viola Johnson in Madison. Dianne married the love of her life, Gerald McIntyre on July 18, 1964. They shared 46 years of marriage together. Dianne enjoyed spending time with family, especially Christmas Eve. She loved her yearly trip to Chetek, Wis., with her siblings. She was a avid animal lover and always had her faithful companion, Sadie at her side. Together Jerry and Dianne shared four children, Colleen (Rick) Gladem of North Freedom, Bill (Michelle) McIntyre of Mazomanie, Patrick (Kim Creviston) McIntyre of North Freedom, and Daniel (Tricia) McIntyre of Mazomanie. She loved being a grandmother and great-grandmother - she is further survived by her grandchildren, Amber (Jared) Hering, Amy (Chris) Jackson, Ashley (Terry Crary) Howery, Kerri (Jack Miller) Gladem, Josh Rivera, James, Alaina and Kate McIntyre, Macey and Logan McIntyre; and great-grandchildren, Ally, Gavin, Blake and soon-to-be Lydia. Sisters include, Marge Skolaski, Beverly (Chuck) Porter, Betty (Joe) Gervasi; brother, Ernest (Shirley) Johnson; and many nieces, nephews and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; her loving husband, Jerry; sister, Lynda Hollis; and mother-in-law, Josephine McIntyre. The family would like to thank the wonderful caregivers that have taken care of Mom/Grandma through the years. You helped make it possible to keep her at home, which was so important to all of us. Special thanks to Dr. John Koch, Hospice, and Tina Malitz who has been like a daughter to Dianne. Memorials will be donated in Dianne's memory to the Alzheimer's Association. 'We will miss your beautiful smile, contagious giggle and caring heart. Your struggle on earth is over - Grandpa now has his 'pretty little lady' back, go dance and be free. We love you always, until we meet again.' Funeral services will be held at ST. PATRICK CATHOLIC CHURCH, 521 Fair St., Lodi at 11 a.m. on Monday, Dec. 19, 2011, with Father Francisco Higuera presiding. Burial will follow at St. Patrick Catholic Cemetery. A visitation will be held on Monday from 9 a.m. until time of service at the church. Cemetery: Burial will follow at St. Patrick Catholic Cemetery. A visitation will be held on Monday from 9 a.m. until time of service at the church. Funeral services will be held at ST. PATRICK CATHOLIC CHURCH, 521 Fair St., Lodi at 11 a.m. on Monday, Dec. 19, 2011, with Father Francisco Higuera presiding.