Diane Elaine Kemery, 68, formerly of Columbia City, died peacefully at 12:19 p.m. Friday, December 2, 2022, at her brother's home in Fishers after several years of declining health.

Diane was born December 19, 1953, at Whitley County Memorial Hospital in Columbia City, the daughter of Earl E. and Marion L. (Stephens) Kemery. She attended Thorncreek Township schools and graduated from Columbia City High School in 1972.

She resided at her family home in Tri-Lakes until 2011, when she moved to Fishers. Diane loved horses, practical jokes, bologna, card, and video games. She was a loyal friend and gentle soul who was fiercely independent.

She is survived by brothers Glen (Noreen) Kemery, Fishers, IN, and Dennis (Beth) Kemery, Brooklyn, OH; stepmother Maxine Kemery, Columbia City; and several nieces and nephews.

A gathering of family and friends to celebrate Diane's life will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at Smith & Sons Coachroom, Columbia City.  Arrangements are in the care of Smith & Sons Funeral Home, Columbia City.