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Diane Kay Sennett

September 20, 1943 — May 15, 2025

Michigan City

Diane Kay Sennett, 81, of Michigan City, Indiana, passed away peacefully at her home on May 15, 2025.

Diane was born on September 20, 1943, in Michigan City, Indiana to Emory and Vera (Nash) Hippensteel.

On November 28, 1969, in Michigan City, Indiana, she married James L. Sennett who preceded her in death on March 7, 2021. Surviving are her beloved son, Kristopher (Tami) Sennett of Ft. Wayne and 3 grandchildren, Carlie, Kelsey and Keaton Sennett.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; brother, Dennis J. Hippensteel; and sister-in-law, Barbara Sennett.

Diane retired after 34 years of teaching in the Michigan City Area School System.  She was a member of First Church of God in La Porte.  Diane's favorite past times included cross-country skiing, horses, scrapbooking, reading, traveling to Mackinac Island with Jim, and spending time with her amazing life-long friends.  She loved volunteering at Reins of Life and earned volunteer of the year for all her time and effort. Diane's friends and family looked forward to her homemade cards for special occasions and just because. She had a heart of gold and will be missed by so many.

A Celebration of Life Memorial Service will be held at 4 p.m. on Friday, May 30, 2025, at Cutler Funeral Home and Cremation Center with Dale Knouse officiating.

Visitation will take place 2 hours prior from 2-4 p.m. A private burial will take place at Swan Lake Memorial Gardens in Michigan City.

Memorial donations may be made to Reins of Life, Inc., 9375 W. 300 N., Michigan City, IN 46383.

Condolences may be shared with the family on www.cutlercares.com.



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Swan Lake Memorial Gardens

5700 U.S. 20, Michigan City, IN 46360

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Visitation

Friday, May 30, 2025

2:00 - 4:00 pm (Central time)

Cutler Funeral Home and Cremation Center

2900 Monroe St, La Porte, IN 46350

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Friday, May 30, 2025

4:00 - 5:00 pm (Central time)

Cutler Funeral Home and Cremation Center

2900 Monroe St, La Porte, IN 46350

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