Dianne E. Kennedy, 66, of 03211 Dowty Road, St. Marys died at 9:17 a.m. on May 11, 2010 at JTDMH after an extended battle with cancer. 

Dianne was born December 22, 1943 in Bucyrus, OH the daughter of George and Betty E. (Ulmer) Linn.  Her mother, Betty Budnik survives. 

She is also survived by her four sons: Ronald Kennedy of Texas; Scott Kennedy of Texas; Robert Kennedy of Celina and Shonn (Jennifer) Kennedy of New Knoxville; her 6 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild.  Her sister, Kathy (Jim) Rutowski survives in Texas.  She will be missed by her best friend, Jean Parfait. She was preceded in death by her father; her son, Steve Kennedy and her grandson, Shane Kennedy. 

Dianne was a 1961 graduate of Midview High School and she was a retired production employee of the Huffy Bicycle Company. She greatly enjoyed shopping and playing bingo.  She was a member of the Celina Eagles.  She loved all her grandchildren and she will be missed by her family that she loved. 

The family invites you to attend a celebration of her life that will be held  on Saturday, May 15, 2010 from 2 to 5 p.m. at the Celina Eagles, 1400 E. Market St., Celina, OH.