Diane M. Thomas 61, of Ironwood, MI, formerly of Staples, MN and Salt Lake City, UT passed away on 12/12/2020 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born 2/01/1959 in Boulder, Colorado to the late James and Doris (Hutchins) Quinlan.  Survivors include son Danny (Christine) Smith, grandson Austin Smith, and great granddaughter Sophia Heart, all of Lancaster,)Pa.; son Jeffrey Michael Emery of Ironwood, Mi. and Salt Lake City, Ut. and grandchildren Kira, Madison, and Devan; Brothers Michael Quinlan of Boise, Id. and Gary Quinlan of Staples, Mn. and her dog, her constant companion Oliver, whom she rescued from an animal shelter.  Diane was especially fond of rescue animals and has had several over the years along with volunteering at various animal shelters. Preceding Diane in death were her parents along with her first rescue cat, Ragan.    Diane will be deeply missed by all who knew her. No funeral service will be held at this time, however a celebration of life service will be held in the near future.