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Diane Dispensa Obituary

Dispensa, Diane (nee Depeder). Beloved wife of the late Mario Dispensa. Former wife of Frank S. Kotarac. Loving mother of Laura (Tom) Howard, James V. Dispensa, and Thomas (Regan Lachapelle) Kotarac. Former mother in law of Michelle Michael. Beloved daughter of the late Edward and Mary Depeder. Fond grandmother "Dida" of Tyler, Mario and Morgan Mary Howard, Owen and Faris Dispensa. Dear sister of the late Marie (James) Crosby. Dear sister in law of Salvatore Dispensa, and Marie Joyce (Rally) Sherry. Favorite aunt of Jimm, Kathy and Donna, Lisa, Tommy, and Tony. Cousin and friend to many. Funeral Monday 8:45am from Michael Coletta Sons Funeral Home 544 W. 31st St (Chicago) to St. Jerome Croatian Church Mass 9:30am Entombment Queen of Heaven Mausoleum. Visitation Sunday 2pm to 9pm (312)-225-8500

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Dec. 17, 2011.

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Pat (upstairs) Smith

December 11, 2022

She had a great infectious laugh.

Esther Lenauskas Wiserich

December 26, 2011

To Diane's lovely family...

Diane was so funny, lively, kind, and a friend to all. She had the greatest smile and the brightest eyes. My deepest sympathies to you all, from a school friend of Diane's at St. Mary of Perpetual Help. Diane's vivid spirit will always be near.

Esther Lenauskas Wiserich

Edward Minieka

December 24, 2011

I will always have the most wonderful memories of Diane. We grew up a block apart, and I am the nephew of Jean Depeder.

December 21, 2011

Laura so sorry to hear of your loss, your mom was such a great lady, I remember her well from her days at Mercy.
Maureen Nagle O'Mara

Marian Longfield

December 21, 2011

To the entire family -- Please accept my deepest condolences. Diane was a great friend with a generous heart. My memories of her will live on. I only learned the news of her passing moments ago - via a phone call - from a friend living in Chicago. There are no words to describe my sorrow. Diane, simply put,was an original - a beautiful person - inside and out. She will be missed by many and remembered by everyone she knew.

Aloha, Marian (Duvnjak) Longfield

Karen DeLuca

December 20, 2011

I am very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Karen DeLuca

Jane (DePeder) Begermi

December 19, 2011

Laura and Jimmy and Tommy...I was so sorry to hear about your mom. She was one special lady, one special cousin, and one of my favorites. My heart goes out to all of you and I wish I could be there today.

Joe & Pat Michael

December 18, 2011

We will always remember Diane with a smile

Kathy Botica

December 17, 2011

Deepest sympathies.
Marty and Kathy Botica

December 17, 2011

My sincere sympathy to all the Dispensa family. Diane was the best. She had the greatest way of telling a story and crackling with laughter as she told it. She loved her dancing and wanted everyone to enjoy life, enjoy the music and dance but, most of all she loved her family with all her heart. I'm so glad to have known her and will cherish the memories. Pat (up stairs) Smith, Bridgeport

Angela Mancari-Pickert

December 17, 2011

My deepest condolences to the Dispensa family for their loss. Your mother was a very sweet woman. Hold on tight to your memories. Angela Mancari-Pickert

December 17, 2011

So sorry to hear about Diane. My sincerest sympathy, thoughts and prayers are with her.
A friend from high school,
Joanne Infantino Krzywicki

judy Loseman (Janulis)

December 17, 2011

my deepest sympathy. your mom was a beautiful person. hold on to your memories.

judy Loseman (Janulis)

December 17, 2011

my sincere sympathies. your mom was a beautiful person! hold on to all your memories.

Carmen/Rosa Passi

December 17, 2011

We will miss you Dear friend, always your smiling face..and your love
of dancing! may you RIP..

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