Obituary of Diana Marcum

Diana Lynn DeMay was born in Monroe, Michigan on September 24, 1947. She was the daughter of the late William DeMay and the late Helen (West) DeMay. Diana worked as a laborer for many years to support her family. She had a lifelong love affair with cars. In the 1970's she had enjoyed drag racing and earned herself the nickname, "Nitro Nelly". Diana was a member of the Eagle's. In her free time she enjoyed sewing, and she absolutely loved animals. Diana was first and foremost, however, a beloved mother, sister, aunt, and grandmother. Diana Lynn Marcum age 64 of Monroe passed away at 10:54pm, Friday, December 9, 2011 at the Regional Heart and Vascular Center of St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center. She leaves to cherish her memory three children: Farley (Dana) Miller, Jamey Dushane, and Christina Kruger; one brother: Richard DeMay; eight grandchildren: Megan, Liam, Arabella, Giovanna, Alec, Rylie, Daryll, and Connar; two nephews: Justin DeMay and Andrew DeMay; and one niece: Elizabeth Goins. Friends may gather from 2:00pm until 8:00pm, Monday, December 12, 2011 at Merkle Funeral Service, 2442 North Monroe Street (734) 384-5185. A Celebration of Her Life will take place at 11:00am, Tuesday, December 13, 2011 also at Merkle's with the Rev. Roy Southerland pastor of Monroe Missionary Baptist Church officiating. Procession will follow to Roselawn Memorial Park in LaSalle for burial. In lieu of flowers memorials are suggested to the Marcum Family to assist with funeral expenses. Online guest may leave words of inspiration and comfort, share a photo, make a donation, or send a floral tribute by visiting www.merklefs.com and then selecting the Online Tributes page.