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BORN

1945

DIED

2015

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Diane Burmeister Obituary

Burmeister, Diane L. (nee Schroeder) Age 69, longtime resident of Oak Park, passed away March 13, 2015. Beloved wife of the late Robert J. Miller, Jr. and the late Fred Burmeister; loving mother of William (Cheryl) Miller and Jennifer (Dan) Saunders; proud grandma of Melissa, Jack and Daniel Miller; dear sister of Carol (Mike) Skowronski and Charles "C.D." Schroeder; a fond aunt and friend of many. Diane was the beloved secretary and historian for the Showmen's League of America. Visitation Saturday, March 21st 2:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m., with Funeral Service to begin at 6:00 p.m. at Woodlawn Funeral Home, 7750 W. Cermak Rd., Forest Park. Cremation rites held privately at Woodlawn Crematory. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the Animal Care League, 1011 Garfield, Oak Park, IL 60304, are appreciated. Info: 708-442-8500 or www.woodlawnchicago.com.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Mar. 18, 2015.

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Joe Burum

March 20, 2015

Diane was a treasure. She served The Showmen's League of America as our Office Manager and resident historian. Her loss is incalculable, she will be missed eternally. Our deepest condolences to Diane's family.
Joe Burum and The Showmen's League of America Officers, Board and Members.

Cheryl Miller

March 19, 2015

As a part of the family, I want to extend my deepest sympathy to the rest of the family and to all of Mom's friends. I will truly miss her infectious smile, her loving and caring ways, her thoughtfulness, and the love she showed to my boys. I wish that one more time I could hear her make a deal with Danny--"a nickel for a pickle", or calling Jack and Danny her little "scallywags". She truly loved spending time with her grandsons--either playing games, with Play Doh, or listening to stories of their days. Mom was always there to listen and was my ally--the one other person who knew how exactly stubborn my husband (her son) can be at times. She taught me and my family so much about patience, love, and the importance of family. She is truly missed by our entire family.

Samella Green

March 18, 2015

March 18,15
My deepest sympathy for your losd, this is a very difficult time to deal with. May the God of comfort be with your family during this time.(psalms 119:76)

John Hanschen

March 16, 2015

My sympathies to Diane's family. I met her through my association with the Showmen's League of America. Her friendly spirit and welcoming voice was appreciated by thousands of League members across America.

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Visitation

2:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Woodlawn Funeral Home

7750 West Cermak Road, Forest Park, IL 60130

Mar

21

Funeral service

6:00 p.m.

Woodlawn Funeral Home

7750 West Cermak Road, Forest Park, IL 60130

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