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Diane Bradel Obituary

Bradel, Diane E. (nee Folino) Age 58, of Chicago, IL passed away October 16, 2017. Daughter of the late Pat and Ann Folino; beloved wife of Ken Bradel; loving mother of Robert (Colleen) Bradel, Brian Bradel, and K.C. Bradel; loving grandmother of Wyatt and Daphne; dearest sister to Nancy (Darren), Charles, Steven, and Jay (Michelle) Folino. Memorial service to be held at a later date.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Oct. 18, 2017.

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Nancy Folino - Waters

October 16, 2024

I miss you so much Diane, I would give anything for one more hug and a good laugh. Your big sister, Nancy.

Joeann Hanna

October 13, 2023

6 years. One at a time we are reuniting. I miss you DeeDee. Love you. Xoxo Auntie Jo

Nancy Folino-Waters

October 12, 2023

To my baby sister, I can't believe I have been missing you for six years now. Missing you so much, and it isn't getting any easier. I love you more than I can express, and I miss you so so very much. Rest in peace, this world just isn't the same without you.

Love Nancy

Joeann Hanna

October 13, 2022

Dear DeeDee, It has been a sad 2 years without you here with us. We miss your smile, your laugh, your kindness and the love you gave to all. You were special and I love you. Auntie Jo

Joeann

October 12, 2020

I miss you so very much DeeDee. I love you

October 20, 2017

Sorry for your loss. May Prayer comfort you. 1THESSALONIANS 5:17 "Pray "Constantly"

October 19, 2017

Our most sincere condolences to the entire family. Diane was a gem and will be missed by so many. She was truly loved, I believe, by everyone she came in contact with. I will remember her with her perpetual smile. May you find peace in your memories of this beautiful soul.

Love,
Auntie Chickie and Joe.

Sandra

October 19, 2017

It can be so hard to face the first year without your loved one, but the love of family and friends can carry you through.

Becky Bigeck

October 19, 2017

Our thoughts and prayers are with Diane's family. She was one of a kind, her quick wit and humor always had us in stitches at work no matter what was going on. Her heart was big enough for anyone she met. I will miss sharing pics of our grandkids and all the new babies arriving in her big family. May she Rest In Peace and know she is truly missed more than she could ever imagine.

Nancy Folino

October 18, 2017

Ken, Bobby, Brian and K.C. My heart goes out to all of you. My baby sister loved her family with everything she had in her. She was a true gem. Her smile lit up the room, and her laugh was something that I will never forget. She was a one of a kind, and I will have a huge hole in my heart that I don't think will ever heal. I already miss her more than words can express, but I know that she would want all of us to go on and be happy. I was proud to call her my sister, and I am going to try my best to carry on without her.

Nancy

Sandy Robinson

October 18, 2017

Bradel Family,

Our deepest sympathies to you. May you find comfort during this time of sorrow.

Mark & Sandy Robinson

Joeann Hanna

October 18, 2017

I am surely going to miss my Deedee Dinah. Our girl's trips will never be the same. Holidays will be different. You were a gentle loving woman with the capacity to love all. You were sweet, intelligent, compassionate, generous, funny and a joy to be around. I love you my dear Niece and will miss you more than you will know. Until I meet you again... I love you. Auntie Jo

October 18, 2017

May you find comfort and peace in your memories of your loved one. My the God of peace comfort you. Isaiah 61:1,2

KATHY MELNIKOFF

October 18, 2017

My heartfelt condolences to Diane's family. I worked with Diane via phone and we always shared a good family story, a book recommendation and of course a laugh. Even though I met her only once in person, she was a friend. I will miss her.

Mike Murawski

October 18, 2017

R.I.P. You will be missed

October 18, 2017

Sincere condolences to your family. May the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of comfort and tender mercies, comfort you during your time of sorrow..

Susan Wurtz-Herkel

October 18, 2017

R.I.P. Diane...you will be missed by all. We will miss your smile & your laugh. I will always remember our weekend trips to Wisconsin and all the fun we had.

Susan Wurtz-Herkel

Steven Folino

October 18, 2017

My dearest sister Diane, I will miss you more than anyone could know. You meant so much to me! You were my friend,my confidant and my rock! I will miss your laugh your smile and your beauty! You were the best sister a brother could hope for! You were always helpful and kind and would do anything for anyone. You were very,very loved by many! I'm not sure how I'll go on without you but I will take comfort in knowing that you are my Angel now. Rest in peace my Angel! I will love you and keep you in my heart forever!

Your loving brother,

Steven

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