Diane R. Smanda, 74, passed away peacefully in the early morning on Sunday, July 2, 2017. Diane worked as a secretary for AM General for 25 years, and she was a member of the Red Hat Club. She enjoyed spending time with her family at Magician Lake throughout her life, and she could always be found in her garden.

Diane was born March 26, 1943 in South Bend, Ind. to Julius S. and Alice M. (Micinski) Rems, who preceded Diane in death. She was married to Carl J. Smanda on July 6, 1969 in South Bend, Ind.; Carl preceded Diane in death on September 13, 2013.

Diane is survived by her daughter Shelly (Phil Porman) Siade of Culver; son Scott (Karen) Siade of South Bend; three grandchildren Steven, Derrick and Meredith Siade; sister Juanita Myers of West Palm Beach, Fla.; and brothers Eric (Bernadine) Rems of San Diego, Calif. and Rudy Rems of Estero, Fla.

Diane was preceded in death by parents and brother Dale Rems.

Cremation services will be held privately. Memorial contributions in honor of the Smanda family may be made to Center for Hospice, 501 Comfort Place, Mishawaka, IN 46545. Palmer Funeral Home River Park is assisting the family. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.palmerfuneralhomes.com.