Diane Kade-Garza-Knouff

Diane K. Kade-Garza-Knouff of Largo, Florida, formerly of Hemlock, Michigan

Beloved grandmother, great-grandmother, and sister passed away on Friday, September 11, 2020 in Largo Florida. She was 65 years old. She was born on January 14, 1955, in Saginaw, Michigan to the late Milo and Barbara Kade.

Diane will be fondly remembered by family and friends as a loving woman who worked hard and was full of life and laughter. She will be remembered as the mother who gave her everything, even after he was gone, by her son. She will be remembered as the grandma who took them shopping, drank Pink Moscato and ordered a Hawaiian pizza instead of baking cookies, by her grandchildren. She will be remembered as the younger sister who was always looking for her next adventure, by her siblings. She will be remembered as the aunt who always had the answers and was their confidant, by her nieces, nephews and cousins. She will be remembered as the lifelong friend and good time by her friends. She will be remembered as the one who brightened the darkest of times and who will not be forgotten, by everyone who has ever had the pleasure of knowing her. “She went through the storm, now she has her rainbow and they rest in paradise together.”

Diane is survived by her grandchildren: Samantha Garza and Jessica Garza-Swanson; two great grandchildren: Sawyer Swanson and Harper Swanson; six siblings: Linda Richards, Pat Gilmore, Bob Kade, Betty and Bill Allison, Tom Kade, and her twin Donna Bialaszewski; and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

She is predeceased by her parents, Milo and Barbara Kade; son, Tony Garza; husband, Ray Knouff; brother, Ronald Kade.

Honoring Diane’s wishes cremation has taken place and no services are currently planned.