Dianne Lynn Lappen, 52, passed peacefully in her Neenah home on November 4th, 2017 surrounded by loved ones. Dianne was a devoted mother, grandmother, wife, sister, and friend. She had a free spirit with a passion for life that could not be contained. She will be remembered for her humor, generosity, kindness, compassion, and love of animals. She was a collector of many unique things and memories. She was preceded in death by her parents: Robert Lappen and Janet (Roberts) Lappen and grandparents: Michael and Agnes Lappen and Eugene and Doris Roberts. She is survived by her daughter: Ariel Harp, granddaughter: Audrey Harris, and the love of her life: Todd Ardnt, all of Neenah, brother, Robert Lappen (Rhinelander, sisters, Darlene Bryant (Oshkosh), Debbie (Gene) Kurowski (Ironwood,MI), Doris (Spencer) Gambsky (Oshkosh), several nieces and nephews, great nieces and nephews, many other friends and family. A celebration of life will be held at The Dome, 1338 South Commercial Street, Neenah on November 18th 2017 from 2:00 PM to 7:00PM. In lieu of flowers contributions to a memorial fund are appreciated.