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Diane Heidkamp Obituary

Heidkamp, Diane C. (nee Kelly), beloved mother of Gene, Kristina (Felipe) Reyes, Sarah and Bridget, loving grandmother of Justin, Tony, Aidan and Madeline, dear friend of Eugene HeidKamp, fond sister of Kathleen Strzykalski, and the late Rose Mary Kokotas and Lawrence Kelly, dear aunt of many nieces and nephews. Visitation at Cooney Funeral Home, 625 Busse Hwy. on Tuesday 3 to 9 p.m. Funeral Wednesday 9:15 a.m. to St. Juliana Church, Mass at 10 a.m. Interment All Saints. For info 847-685-1002 or www.cooneyfuneralhome.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jun. 1, 2009.

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Jack & Pat Kelly

September 22, 2009

Dear Heidkamp family,
Was so sorry to hear about your great loss. Diane as well as all of you will be in our prayers.
God bless all of you.

Kate Walters

July 20, 2009

Dear Heidkamp Family,

I just heard through my Uncle Tony (Tony's Barber Shop on Clark Street) that Diane had passed. Diane and I had worked together at St. Francis Center for Women's Health and after we left kept up our friendship until a couple years ago.
I was just thinking of her the other day and wondering how life was treating her. I am so sad to learn of her passing and sad too that sometimes friendships become dormant because of distance etc. I would have wanted to help in any way I could.
I know that her family meant everything to her and I often confided in her about the challenges of motherhood.
My deepest sympathies to her son and daughters and her grandchildren. I will always remember her as a beautiful soul.

Mary Strutz

June 10, 2009

Dear Heidkamp Family, I'M very sorry for your loss. Please accept my sincere condolences.

Susan Montgomery

June 9, 2009

Gene, Your family is my thoughts and prayers. May you find strength among those surrounding you at this difficult time. Best, Susan

Connie Klym/Green

June 8, 2009

Heidkamp family,
So sorry that I found out to late about your loss. Haven't seen Diane in many years but just did recently at grandparents day at St. Juliana's. Was so surprised because her grandson is in my grandsons class. I was also in the same class with his grandpa. So sorry that I missed the wake and wanted to extend my deepest sympathy to all of you.

June 6, 2009

Gene,
Our prayers are with you at this difficult time.
John, Linda, David and Michael Fahey

June 4, 2009

to the entire heidkamp family,
my heart goes out to all of you on the loss of your mom / grandmother. for me she was not only my best friend in the world,but also the sister i never had,a quarter of a centry was not long enough to have been blessed with her friendship.in so many ways we were so alike and yet our differences helped balance us out.i will always treasure the memories we shared,i'll deeply miss her smile and laughter,no one else to share the lenghty conversations with.
her pain is gone,our's is just beginning.
fondly,
patti meo

Dayana Jara Arteta

June 4, 2009

Gene and Kristina,

So sorry to hear of the loss of your mother Diane, I remember her well. My prayers are with you and yours that her beautiful memory will soothe the pain.

Ellen Dease

June 4, 2009

Dear Gene,

I am so sorry to hear of Diane's death. She leaves behind a wonderful family, to whom I send my profound sympathy.

Dan Degnan

June 4, 2009

Gene and family,
Just want to send my condolences to you on the loss of your mother. Stay strong and remember there is another angel watching over you!

Randee Lawrence

June 4, 2009

Diane was a student in two of my Adult Education courses. Even as she became ill she was determined to hang in and complete her Masters degree. I'll remember her strong spirit and gentle nature. I had no idea she had so many children and grandchildren! All of you are in my thoughts.

Maureen (Hickey) Richards

June 3, 2009

Gene and Family...So Sorry to hear of the loss of your mom. She will be in our hearts and prayers.

Marlene (Hess) Leonard

June 3, 2009

Gene and family,

You are in our thought and prayers during this difficult time.

Frank Russell

June 3, 2009

Heidkamp Family,

I am very sorry for your loss. Stay strong and you will all be in my thoughts and prayers.

~Frank

Rob Uria

June 3, 2009

Gene and family, sorry to hear of your loss. My family's thoughts and prayers are with you. Take care.

Joe Martin

June 3, 2009

Gene, sorry to hear about your mother. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Rick & Michelle Simoncini

June 2, 2009

To the Heidkamp family and my cousin Bob Butkus,

Our prayers are with you all during these times.

June 2, 2009

Gene,
Our deepest sympathy on the loss of your mother. We want you to know that we are thinking of you during this difficult time.

Sue,Tony, Jack & Nick Maniscalco

Kathie Schultz

June 2, 2009

Uncle Gene, Gene, Kristina, Sarah & Bridget:

We were very sorry to hear about Aunt Diane. She was loved and will be missed by everyone who knew her. Our hearts go out to your family.

Kathie (Weber) & Kelly Schultz

June 2, 2009

Betty and Diane 2007

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Betty & Diane 2007

Maddy Fields-Gollogly

June 2, 2009

Dear Family of Diane, I was so fortunate to spend a week, last summer, with Diane & Betty...like old times. We each knew in our hearts that this might be the last celebration but nobody admitted it. Diane took me aside & told me she was trying to prepare for the worst but was hoping for a cure or at least more time. She so loved it downtown, with me. In an e-mail she told me it was her life's dream, fulfilled. I am grateful that I was able to help her fulfill that dream. I wish she could have stayed longer. May her soul be in a place more beautiful than any dream she could have had. My sympathy to all of you. Maddy Fields-Gollogly

Pam De La Cruz (Papachristos)

June 2, 2009

I am sorry for your loss. Diane was a very Nice and Loving person. Our deepest sympathy for you and your famiy, you are in our thoughts and prayers.

June 2, 2009

Gene,
We were very sorry to hear about the loss of your Mother. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Jamie & Shani Liszka

Kristin Brower Leighton

June 1, 2009

I'm so sorry to all of you. Diane was a sweet person, She helped me get into Xray School back in 95' at St Francis Hosp. She will be dearly missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Marcus Tortorello

June 1, 2009

Dear Justin, Tony, Aidan and Madeline,
I am sorry for the loss of your grandmother. She was a sweet lady. I will pray for you.

June 1, 2009

We are so saddened to hear about Diane's passing. You have our deepest sympathy and our thoughts and prayers.
Tom, Christy, Frank and TC Russell

Betty Tortorello

June 1, 2009

Diane, you and I sure do go back a long way. Thru grammar school, high school, each other’s weddings and especially all the happy times we spent together when our kids were young. You were my baby’s godmother. We spent countless fun-filled hours at swimming pools, parks, zoos, sleepovers at your place in Rogers Park and just sitting around talking and laughing until my sides ached. You took me to see “Beatlemania” for my 30th birthday. The highlight of my last trip to Chicago was having the chance to get together with you and our grandchildren, the way we did so many years ago with our own children. Dear friend, ‘till we meet again…..save a seat in heaven for me.
“Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal”. ~From a headstone in Ireland

Diane and Maddie, Summer 2008

June 1, 2009

Summer 2008

June 1, 2009

Lenore Kanary (Redella)

June 1, 2009

Dear Heidkamp Family, My deepest sympathies on the loss of your mom and friend Diane. She was a great lady to work with at Saint Francis Hospital. My prayers are with you all.

Benet Academy 2008-09 Varsity Basketball Team

June 1, 2009

Dear Coach Heidkamp and Family,

The Benet Academy Varsity Basketball team players and their families would like to extend our deepest sympathy to you on the passing of your mother, Diane, into eternal life.

You can be assured of our prayers and support during this time of sorrow and in the months to come.

Dudley & Ginny Parenteau

June 1, 2009

Our prayers are with the Heidkamp family.
Diane is at rest, may she rest in peace.

Paddy Stanton

June 1, 2009

Heidkamp Family,

We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

the green team of rainbow hospice

June 1, 2009

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

June 1, 2009

Gene,
Prayers are the gifts we offer to you and your family.

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