With heavy hearts we announce the sudden death of Linda June Dietz on October 4, 2020 at the age of 77.

She was born on June 16, 1943 to Samuel and Elaine Taylor and grew up in Detroit, attending Cody High School. Along with working full-time through high school, she simultaneously attended classes at Henry Ford Community College in Bookkeeping.

She married the love of her life, John, on September 7, 1963. She was devoted to raising their three children until college years, then went back to work as a Dental Assistant. They raised their family in the Metro Detroit area, spending weekends and summers at their cabin in Northern Michigan.

All through her life faith was a constant, never missing weekly mass with a passion for music ministry. She was an active member and leader of the folk group at St. Thomas More.

Throughout her life, friends and family benefited from her sharp mind, quick wit and her generous loving heart. We will remember her most for her ministry of hospitality. She was a central figure in gathering friends and family to her home and making a space to come together; always doing this with a warm heart. Linda had a humble spirit, fostering acceptance and independence while reserving judgement. Most important to Linda was family. Daily phone calls, visits to her children, never missing a birthday, anniversary, and checking up on anyone going through rough times. She was always sure to say “I Love You” at the end of every single call.

She is survived by loving husband, John, of 57 years, their three children - Scott Dietz, Camarillo, CA, Lisa Shine (Tim) Wheaton, IL, Julie Smith (Brad) Copley, OH and seven grandchildren - Julianna and Megan Dietz; Emma, Julia, Sarah Shine; Ben and Maria Smith; and sister Nancy Hurd (Bill) Delray Beach, FL.

Visitation will be at A.J. Desmond & Sons 2600 Crooks Road, Troy, MI 48084 Friday Oct. 9th, 2020 from 3-8pm. Funeral Mass, Saturday, Oct. 10th, 2020 – 12:30pm at St. Thomas More Church, 4580 North Adams Road, Troy, MI 48098. Visitation at Church will begin at 12:00pm.

Throughout their life, the Dietz family have been involved and supported a soup kitchen near and dear to their hearts and we ask that any memorials be sent to this charity; Manna Community Meal 1050 Porter St., Detroit, MI 48226.

REST IN PEACE.