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Diane Cleveland Obituary

Cleveland, Diane M. (nee Lazar) 54, of New Lenox, passed away suddenly on August 30, 2013. Beloved wife of Bruce; loving mother of: Melissa (Mark) Giackino, Jeffrey and Bruce Jr.; dear sister of: Theresa Welegala, Dorothy (Walter) Andreas, Bernadette (Tom) Rapp, and Patricia (Bob) Hanley; also survived by many loving nieces, nephews, and friends. Diane was preceded in death by her 1st husband: Steven Zawacki, and brother: James Lazar. Family will receive friends at the Kurtz Memorial Chapel, 102 E. Francis Rd, New Lenox IL 60451 on Tuesday, September 3rd, 2013 from 2-9 PM. A Memorial Mass will be held at St. Jude Catholic Church, 241 W. 2nd Ave., New Lenox, IL 60441 on Thursday, September 5th, 2013 at 12:30 PM. Interment will follow at Resurrection Catholic Cemetery, Justice, IL. For info. 815-485-3200 or www.kurtzmemorialchapel.com.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Sep. 2, 2013.

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Leona Zawacki

September 5, 2013

My first daughter-in-law...you will never be forgotten. Our family will always think of you and pray for the family you left behind...

Mary Cleveland

September 4, 2013

Bruce and Family,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Please know that you will all be in my thoughts and prayers.

September 4, 2013

Bruce and family,
We are very sorry for your loss. I hope and pray that you can find some comfort in all the beautiful memories you must have.
Sincerely
Ken & Rose Ann Sterling

Deborah Phoenix Curry

September 3, 2013

Di on this day they lay you down to rest as you go home to see your loving brother Jimmy, and many others that have passed on before you. I wish I was there to say a proper good bye but you are in my thoughts and prayers as I am so far away. R. I. P. Di I love you so much!

Sharon Valentine

September 2, 2013

God bless you all during this sad time. I have so many fond memories of Diane and the years we spent at Sox park.

Denise Leavitt

September 2, 2013

Bruce and family, Jerry and I send our deepest sympathies. We love Diane and treasure our wonderful memories. She always had a smile for everyone.

Kelly Heeter

September 2, 2013

Bruce and kids, Words cannot say how sorry I am about the passing of Di. I am shocked, but know she is always with you all. Prayers to you all at this time.

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