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Diane Leonard Obituary

Leonard, Diane M. (nee Diddia) Passed away peacefully with her family by her side. Beloved wife of Michael G. Leonard for 56 years; loving mother of Michael E. (Dolores) Leonard, April Leonard, Deborah (Tony) Grzeslo, Daniel (Chrissy) Leonard and Christopher Leonard; cherished grandmother of 11 and great-grandmother of one; devoted daughter of the late Sam and Ann Diddia; dearest sister of the late Donna (Harry) Sarkan; fond cousin, aunt and great-aunt of many. Visitation Sunday 2 to 8 PM. Service Monday, 11:30 AM at Lawn Funeral Home 7909 State Road (5500 W) Burbank, IL 60459. In lieu of flowers, donations to Little Company of Mary Hospice would be appreciated. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Funeral Info: 708-636-2320

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jan. 6, 2013.

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