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Diane Flores Obituary
Flores, Diane Kay passed away in her home in Tinley Park after a long battle with cancer on January 1, 2010. Born in Fort Wayne, IN on January 29, 1943 she had a unique spirit from the start. Diane grew up in Westchester, IL where she was the first graduating classes of Proviso West High School. Her professional life was always designed so she could actively participate in her children's school and recreational activities. She retired from Sam's Club in Tinley Park in 2004. Diane fought cancer throughout most of her adult life and won until this most recent battle. Her legacy to all who knew and loved her is to never give up. She was courageous, strong and found the ability to keep her humor until the end. She enjoyed her grandchildren, talking almost daily to them in Florida. She is predeceased in death by her parents, Donald and Betty (Traxler) Studebaker. She is survived by her husband of 40 years, Joseph, who retired in 2002 from the Chicago Police Dept., her daughter, Teresa Flores-Sweet (Christopher) of Clermont, FL, her son, Joseph of Tinley Park, her grandchildren, Eli, Lilly and Willow Sweet, her sisters, Kathy Hennessy of Westchester and Cindy (Steve) Hauck of Pensacola, FL, her brother, Greg (Christine) Studebaker of Elmhurst, mother-in-law Jovita Flores, sisters-in-law Cristina (Dominick) Delgado of Oak Brook, Carmen Flores of Everett, WA, and Pam Masson of Tinley Park, Brothers-in-law Lorenzo, Esteban (Donna) and Adrian, as well as many nieces, nephews and good friends. The family will receive friends at Heartland Memorial Center, 7151 183rd St., Tinley Park, on Tuesday, January 5, from 2:00 to 9:00 p.m. and Wednesday, from 9:00 a.m. until the time of the Funeral Service at 10:00 a.m. Interment following at Queen of Heaven Cemetery, Hillside. For info call 708-444-2266 
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Memories and Condolences
for Diane Flores
Mary Schumacher
February 5, 2010
Joe, Teresa, and Joey,
I am so sorry for your loss. Diane was such a wonderful person. I have so many fond memories of all of us together through the years. I know how difficult it is for you guys right now. Just be there for each other and know that she is not suffering anymore. It's the only thing that gets me through the day. I'm sure Diane and my Mom are playing bridge right now!! Take care. All my love...
Mary (Davilo) Schumacher
Judy Otto
January 23, 2010
Joe and family. I have known Diane since 1963 when she came home from college with my sister Claudia. I am so sorry for your loss, she was a wonderful person.
January 8, 2010
Joe and Joey my thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. Joe Scanlon
Ray & Diana Estevez
January 5, 2010
Joe, Teresa, and Joey, our deepest sympathies for the loss of your beloved Diane. She fought a good fight and you were all there to support her. Hang on to the good memories and we hope you find comfort in them. We are always here for you. Love you guys, Ray Diana, Linda, Felicia and Luis.
Frances Petkiewicz
January 5, 2010
Joey please accept my condolences in this hard time. I hope that I can be a friend and listen at any time in need. I send my sympathy to you and your family at this time of grieving. Love You!!
Matilda(Mattie) Vazquez
January 5, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Bill and Alanna Ryan
January 5, 2010
JP, A wonderful woman left us with a wonderful man. Our hearts and souls are bound to the memory of those who made us. We love you brother. We'll get through this together.
Margaret Marquez
January 5, 2010
Joe - I am so sorry to hear about your loss. Please know that my prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
January 5, 2010
Joe, to you and your family my condolences, hang in there.
Jim Cosentino KC
January 5, 2010
Joey, my heart aches for you and your family. I'm here if you need me.
-Alisa grillo
Frank Szatkowski
January 4, 2010
Joe, Joey & the entire Flores Family,
We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you through this difficult time.
Frank & Kathy Szatkowski & family
Carlyn Satkus & Patrick Coleman
January 4, 2010
Joey, your mother left behind a true legacy in her amazing son. We are lucky to know you and blessed to call you a friend. Although we never got to meet her, we get to see the imprint she made on a wonderful son.
You are forever in our thoughts and prayers, and you know we're here for you whenever, wherever.
Much love, 616.
Jeff Brown
January 4, 2010
Joe,
Our condolences...
Mary & Jeff
Elizabeth Gretz
January 4, 2010
Our hearts are sad for all of you! Auntie Diane will be missed. We are honored to have been part of her life. It was quite clear there was nothing she LOVED more than her children... Thinking of all of you.
Elizabeth (Beth), Daren, Jack, Calum and Elle McConnell _ Gretz
Jenilee Terry
January 4, 2010
Joey, I'm thinking of you and your family and I'm so thankful that I had the chance to meet your mother. Love you always.
Brian Duffy
January 4, 2010
Joe, please accept my condolences on the passing of your dear wife. I will keep you and your family in my prayers.
Desiree Hajec - Madrigal
January 3, 2010
Joe, we have all known your mom for her sarcasm when we were in grammar school with you and we loved her to pieces, every single one of us. She was always there, for plays, church and all sports games. She will definitely be missed by all of Hope Lutheran. Honey, your family is in our prayers and may your mother rest in peace.
Rafael Gomez
January 3, 2010
I love all of you... Joey, all I can say is that you have me, Michelle and the kids.. We'll all take care of each other until OUR time.. I love you
Thomas Kot
January 3, 2010
I only met her a few times but feel like I knew her well through Joe, We will all miss her dearly. She will always be in my prayers and thoughts, as will the rest of the family. Joe, I love you bro, my best friend.
Edward LaCourse
January 3, 2010
Joe.You have my deepest sympathy for the loss of your wife Diane, She is in god's arms now,
January 3, 2010
Joe,
You and your family forever have our prayers and support.
Allen & John Murphy
Eli & Sandy Sweet
January 3, 2010
The loss of someone so close is difficult to bear. We share your grief.
patricia mann
January 3, 2010
Diane, you fought the good fight, with grace and dignity. You inspired us.We will miss you. Love The Mann Clan
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