WHITEHEAD, Diane

The Arizona Republic 3/9/2010 Whitehead, Diane S. passed away peacefully in her home on March 5, 2010 in Scottsdale, AZ. She is survived by husband Ralph, parents Chuck and Betty Koppelman of Scottsdale, AZ, and brother Craig Koppelman of Las Vegas, NV. In addition, Diane is survived by a large kinship of loving family, that includes sister-in-law Marilyn Koppelman, niece Autumn Koppelman, biological sister Holly Kitchen, three stepchildren and their spouses, Debbie and Lyle Olsen, Jeff and Laura Whitehead, and Jodie and Michael Immell, as well as three and a half grandchildren, Ryker Miles, Jake and Bo Whitehead and a new baby girl on the way. Diane was born January 10, 1964 in Detroit, MI and grew up in Temperance, MI. Diane graduated from Adrian College, Adrian, Michigan. She and her husband Ralph, who was her dearest friend, moved to Scottsdale in 1993. Diane and Ralph loved to travel together. She shared an especially close relationship with her parents and stepchildren. She is deeply loved by friends and family and will be missed by all. A visitation will be held on Wednesday, March 10th from 4:00 to 7:00 PM at Messinger Pinnacle Peak Mortuary, 8555 E. Pinnacle Peak Rd., Scottsdale. A Memorial Service will be held on Thursday, March 11th at 3:00 PM at La Casa de Cristo Lutheran Church, 6300 E. Bell Rd., Scottsdale, Memorial donations may be made to La Casa de Cristo Lutheran Church or a charity of your choice.-