Diana L. Lynch Smith, age 60, of Hammond and formerly of Valparaiso, passed away after a long illness on January 23, 2015 at Community Hospital in Munster, IN.
Diana was born on August 25, 1954 in Valparaiso to Roger and Peggy (Gold) Hall.
Surviving are her mother, Peggy Hall of Valparaiso; brothers, Scott (Nancy Melvin) Hall of Crown Point, Mark (Daniela) Hall of Valparaiso; children, Joey (Nicole Sullivan) Cooke of Valparaiso, Chris Smith of Valparaiso, Laura (Vince Kredlo) Smith of Valparaiso, Tina (Tyler Gordon) Smith of Valparaiso; grandchildren, Joseph Dylan. MaKenzie Kayleigh Anne, Owen Matthew, fiancé, George Martinez of Hammond, IN; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her father, Roger Hall; brothers, John and Brian Houghland; and one nephew.
Diana loved plants, flowers, the beach, and playing in the rain. She was a loving daughter, mother, sister, grandmother, and friend.
A cremation committal has taken place with Cutler Funeral Home and Cremation Center.
A Celebration of Life Memorial Service will be held at 11 AM on Saturday, January 31, 2015 at The United Methodist Church, 103 Franklin St, Valparaiso, IN.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the family of Diana Lynch, c/o Tina Smith, 2900 Monroe Street, La Porte, IN 46350.
Condolences may be shared with the family online at www.cutlerfuneralhome.com.