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Dianna Nelson Obituary

Nelson, Dianna Joy

Age 76. Beloved wife of the late Ronald Kearns; devoted mother of Timothy (Susan) Kearns, Karen (Norm Greer) Torres, Paula (John) Crandell, Kevin (the late Donna) Kearns and Joy (Tony) Carson; loving grandmother of 12 and great-grandmother of six; cherished friend of Emilia Roth. Longtime friend of Bill W. Visitation Sunday, Sept. 27th, 4-8 p.m. at the Palos-Gaidas Funeral Home, 11028 Southwest Hwy., (7700W) Palos Hills. Funeral Monday, Sept 28th, 10:30 a.m. service at the funeral home. Entombment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Express your thoughts and memories in the online Guest Book at www.palosgaidasfh.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Sep. 27, 2020.

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Tracey O’Malley Tucker

September 28, 2020

Dianna , Your charisma, witt, and hospitality were displayed in our first introduction. My life, and this world- have been better having had you in it. You are such a bright light. It is with great sorrow that I see you go- and with great hope and joy that I look forward to seeing you on the other side of eternity. Rest In Peace my beautiful friend. You are already dearly missed.

DAVID SHARWARKO

September 28, 2020

Dianna was a great friend of mine. She always made me laugh. Her robust zest for life was contagious. I will miss her at our group. My sympathy to the family. Thank you Joy for the updates. So long old friend.

Tauna A. Schachle

September 28, 2020

Joy and Tony, My sincere condolences to you and your family with the passing of your mom. You were blessed to spend these last months with her and she was blessed to have you with her. The love you had for each other will continue to radiate through your stories and memories. Hold these moments with family close. My prayers are with you.

marge van ostrand

September 27, 2020

We met in the mid-90s and never ran out of things to talk about. I'll always remember your many kindnesses, and your ferocious love for the great City of Chicago, your family, and your many friends. I'm so glad to have been one of them. Thanks, Dianna, for being here.

Molly V.

September 27, 2020

My deepest sympathy to Dianna's family. Thank you for sharing her with us. Her passing is a great loss to the fellowship family. May she rest in peace. From a friend of Bill.

Cindy Jewell

September 27, 2020

I am so going to miss my wonderful cousin. She has been my shining star since we were kids... picking us up in the yellow convertible. Miss you and love you to bits.. Cindy

Elizabeth & Dean O'Donnell

September 27, 2020

Our sympathy is with you during this difficult time. From Elizabeth and Dean in Boston.

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Robert Rodgers

September 27, 2020

A great cousin throughout my life. Alway one to say things without any sugar coating that needed to be said. Always there when you needed someone. I will always miss her the rest of my days.

Elizabeth Tustian

September 27, 2020

I knew Dianna best through her wonderful daughter Joy, who I know will be missing her with all of her heart. She raised a loving daughter, and touched many other lives. May she live on in the memories of those she loved. Blessings to all of her family and friends.

Alice Epley-Tischer

September 27, 2020

Our Dearest Dianna has passed to the promised place of Peace which passes all human understanding. She will be missed but leaves the beautiful memory of a life in which she "absolutely insisted on enjoying herself ". In the words of St. Thomas More "May we all meet merrily in Heaven ". Love you Di, Alice E-T

Penny

September 27, 2020

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
May the "God of all comfort" Carry you through your grief
My deepest sympathy in this time of such great loss of Dianna

Debra Santana

September 26, 2020

My prayers go out to Tim and the family.Sorry for your lost.

David Gaidas and Family

September 27, 2020

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

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27

Visitation

4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Palos-Gaidas Funeral Home

11028 Southwest Highway, Palos Hills, IL 60465

Sep

28

Funeral

10:30 a.m.

Palos-Gaidas Funeral Home

11028 Southwest Highway, Palos Hills, IL 60465

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11028 Southwest Highway, Palos Hills, IL 60465

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