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Diane Somers Obituary

Somers, Diane H. (nee Norton) Beloved wife of Henry; loving mother of Michael, Jolene (John) Wilkosz and Julie; dearest grandmother of Jacqueline (Andrew) Downing and Janine Wilkosz; best friend of many. Visitation Tuesday 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at the WOLNIAK FUNERAL HOME, 5700 S. Pulaski Rd. with a Chapel Service immediately following at 11:00 a.m. Cremation Private. For Funeral info: (773)767-4500 or www.wolniakfuneralhome.com.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Nov. 30, 2014.

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Kelly lorenzen

November 22, 2022

Missing you and all the talks we had and shared, May you always be and angel in heaven

kelly lorenzen

November 22, 2021

you are so much missed my friend rip

Kelly Lorenzen

November 22, 2020

Miss you so much my sweet friend

kelly Lorenzen

July 21, 2018

missing you

Sandy Bush

December 2, 2014

To the Somers family,
Our sincere condolences during this difficult time.
The Bush Family
Bernardine and daughters, Karen, Sandy, and Theresa.
(from St. Basil Parish).

Rita Moskal

December 2, 2014

To my best friends family, I wish you peace and comfort during this difficult time. To Diane, you will remain my very dear friend forever. You were a constant joy in my life and will be missed greatly.

December 1, 2014

Dear Jolene,
My sympathy to you and your family on the loss of your mother. May God hold you in the palm of His Hand. Know that you are in my prayers.
Joyce Oboy

Anna ridarelli

December 1, 2014

I cannot remember my childhood without remembering the fun and laughter and love Diane brought.Met her and Jolene my first day of kindergarten and my mother Mary and myself became instant friends with her and Jolene.A friendship that lasted over five decades. She was my sponsor for confirmation as my mom was Jolenes. There is not enough room here to mention all the fun times. I would go to Ann's store and pick up Apple slices for my mom and Diane and listen to them talk and laugh at the kitchen table for hours.They worked together at Martha Bridal and the free Fair.She use to baby sit me and my siblings,and was my favorite because she made everything fun. I couldn't ride a bike as a kid and I was embarrassed and Diane was the one to actually teach me. Diane , I will remember you always. With love,Anna Ridarelli

kelly lorenzen

December 1, 2014

To my second mom.my heart is so heavy from loosing you.you would always there for me to the late nite calls.you always found time just to listen.but most of all you always found time to talk or see each other.even down to those damn ebay auctions .you taught me a lot about my love for dolls and most of all you are amazing woman who I will think of you everday.i wish I could just call rip my friend may God shine on you love you always .Kelly lorenzen

Shirley Wallner

November 30, 2014

To my mom's very best vintage friend you will be missed greatly, but will remain in our hearts always. You were a constant in my life as well for the last 50 years. The memories you made on the front porch of Seeley, your doll room, the block parties, garage sales, flea markets, Ebay sales, Laverne and Shirley junk store visits, window chats with my mom and so many more will comfort me. Thank you Miss Diane for being a great lady in my life.

November 30, 2014

DIANE, YOU WILL BE SO MISSED, MY GOOD FRIEND AND PHONE BUDDY MISS YOU,
YOUR FRIEND CAROL WEBSTER

Amber lorenzen

November 28, 2014

Diane you will be very missed! Catching up with you when ever I went over to mu aunt Trina's house and seeing all of the stuff you'd find thrifting! I'm upset you never met Gavin, but I know you're in Heaven looking over him and I and the rest of your family and friends. We love you Diane and it was such a pleasure knowing you! You're the sweetest and most kindhearted person I have ever known. May God take you in the palm of his hand and may you rest in eternal peace! Until we meet again Diane. We love you

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