Dianne Marie (Smith) Lynch, age 78 of Lena, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 5, 2021.  She was born May 8, 1943, in Vermilion, Alberta, Canada, to Robert and Nellie (Riley) Smith. She married Raymond Lynch on December 31, 1960, in Vermilion, Alberta, Canada. Dianne worked for many years as a CNA at Lena Living Center. She enjoyed crafting and making blankets for each of her grandchildren. She also loved spending time outdoors gardening in her flower beds. Dianne's three dogs were her constant companions and she loved them dearly. She also enjoyed listening and collecting memorabilia of her favorite artist, Elvis Presley.

She is survived by her four children; Cindy (Dale) Hensley of Boiling Springs, South Carolina, Patricia (Brook) Woodard of Flippin, Arkansas, Raymond (Maria) Lynch of Lanark, Illinois, and Deborah (John) Dyson of Minot, North Dakota; many grandchildren and great grandchildren; special friend Tom Lynch; and her three dogs, Taz, Bugs, and Lily.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Raymond Lynch, and sister Ruby Fadden.

A private family service will be held at Cadiz (Saucerman) Cemetery, Browntown, WI.

Pastor Dawn Barr will be officiating the service.

Cremation rites have been accorded.

A memorial has been established in her memory.