Diane “Molly” Dutcher

Diane “Molly” Dutcher, age 73, of Caledonia, passed away on Friday, May 10, 2019.  She will be lovingly remembered by her husband of 55 years, Johnny; children: Brenda and Greg Rhoades, Lisa Grantham, Steve and Rebecca Dutcher; grandchildren: Andrew Rhoades, Tiffany (Brandon) Moore, James Grantham Jr., Max (Meghan) Dutcher, Brett Dutcher; 9 great grandchildren; brothers and sisters: Linda Jousma, Dawn (Larry) Stauffer, Sheila (Mike) Maxwell, Debra (Kevin) McVoy; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law: Charles (Pam) Dutcher, Richard (Nancee) Dutcher, Robert (Maurianne) Dutcher, Shirley Jean (Jamie) Carrol; uncle, Fritz (Pam) Tape; many nieces and nephews; beloved cats: Boots and Kit Kat.  She was preceded in death by her son-in-law, James Grantham; grandson, Michael Heany; parents, Edward and Elaine Buchanan.  She loved growing up in Caledonia in the large house on Johnson St. and enjoyed birds, gardening and homemaking.  She was a proud member of TOPS and past member of Job’s Daughters.  Most of all, she was devoted to her family and was a fantastic cook with an outspoken sense of humor.  A memorial service will be held 11:00 a.m. Saturday, May 18, 2019 at Matthysse Kuiper DeGraaf Funeral Home, 616 E. Main St., Caledonia, with Pastor Dennis Gilbert officiating.   Relatives and friends may visit the family one hour prior to the service.  Those who wish may make memorial contributions to the Alzheimer’s Association.