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Dianna F. Clouse, age 71, of Sturgis, passed away on September 29, 2024, at Home Hospice of Arkansas in Little Rock, Arkansas.
She was born October 24, 1952, in Vermontville, Michigan, daughter of Hazel Crabtree and William Waldron.
Dianna resided most of her life in Sturgis. Her early life was spent in Kalamazoo.
On December 12, 1970, she married Michael J. Clouse in Sturgis. He preceded her in death February 8, 1997.
Dianna was a dedicated wife, mother and homemaker. For several years she cleaned for Harry Rommel in Sturgis.
She was a past member of Women of the Moose Sturgis Chapter #613 and Eagles Auxiliary Lodge #1314. Dianna enjoyed watching TV and had several collections including angel, racoon, and turtle figurines, and porcelain dolls.
She is survived by her son: Scott (Tiffany) Clouse of North Little Rock, Arkansas; daughter: Gail Clouse of Sturgis; grandchildren: Jenna Gaskin of Cabot, Arkansas, Monica Clouse of Little Rock, Arkansas and Liz Clouse of Sherwood, Arkansas; great grandchildren: Ethan Lynn, Eli Gaskin, Elyse Gaskin and expecting her 4th great grandchild; sisters: Ardie Powell of Flint, Cinda Wilson of Kalamazoo and Brenda Jones of Rome, Georgia; brother: Dan “Buster” Bourdo of Warsaw, Indiana and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, longtime companion: Russell Patronelli, mother and stepfather: Hazel and Danny Bourdo, father: William Waldron; sisters: Judy Whisler and Janet Donaldson and brother: Larry Krem, Sr.
In honoring Dianna’s wishes cremation has taken place. A memorial service celebrating the life of Dianna Clouse will be held at 2:00 P.M., Friday, October 18th at the Hackman Chapel of Hackman Family Funeral Homes, 114 S. Nottawa St. in Sturgis, Pastor Doug Noonkester of the First Baptist of Sturgis will officiate.
The family suggests those wishing to make a memorial donation in Mrs. Clouse’s memory consider See Me Home Senior Dog Sanctuary, 25019 Featherstone Rd., Sturgis, MI 49091.
We encourage relatives and friends to share memories and condolences at www.hackmanfamilyfuneralhomes.com.
