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James Diehl Obituary
Diehl, James E. age 65, beloved husband of Susan, and the late Joan. Loving father of James (Sharon), George (Wanda), John, John, Joan (Patrick) and the late Pauline. Dearest son of the late Revere (Joyce) and Gloria Diehl. Cherished grandfather of Patrick J., Karl, Ryan, John, Dana, Kelly and Kimberly. Dear brother of Melissa, Jody (Leanne), Joan (Tom), Revere (Sharon), Ellie (Dennis), Tom, Tom and the late Judy, John and Gary, fond brother-in-law of Larry. Visitation Tuesday, 2 to 9 PM. Service Wednesday, 10:30 a.m. at Lawn Funeral Home, 7909 State Road (5500 W), Burbank, IL. 60459. Funeral Info: 708-636-2320. 
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Ryan
September 18, 2025
I´ve never forgotten you pop pop. I love you dearly and you´ll always be in my heart.
PJ Sullivan
December 4, 2009
Grandpa,
It has been a year without you and I miss you more and more everyday. It will never be the same. I love you so much grandpa and I will never forget you. I cannot wait until the day we meet again. I LOVE YOU GRANDPA!!
Always in my heart. PJ
Karen Quevy
December 19, 2008
Dear Joan,
I am very sorry to hear about your father he was a nice guy and loving father i will miss him also if any time you need to talk just call me i just went through the same thing i just lost my father so im here for you
Karen Quevy
Coplay pa
Bobby Jovanovic
December 12, 2008
I take comfort in knowing that I now have a special guardian angel to watch over me. Celebrating a life well lived. I will cherish the memories forever. You were more then a friend, You were a uncle to me, always quick to offer advice and help. You have a heart of gold and I will always remember you. May you rest in peace big jim.
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Mary Kemp
December 10, 2008
Joan.....
I'm so sorry to hear about your dad.
You know I am thinking of you.....
Margie Rutledge
December 9, 2008
Susie, Johnny and Joane
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May all the good memories of Jim bring you comfort.
PJ Sullivan
December 9, 2008
Grandpa i will miss you very much, you will always and forever be in my heart. The great memories and life lessons you have taught me will never be forgotten. I Love You Grandpa
Peggy Chadwell
December 9, 2008
Susie & Family,
I am sorry for your loss. Jim was a fun, loving man who made me laugh when he was around . He will be missed by ALL!
kelly Sullivan
December 9, 2008
Grandpa, i love you so much and i will always cherish all the great memories that we have of you. You will never be left out of our hearts. I love you and i miss you so much, P.S you owe me a date to the casino!
Ryan Sullivan
December 9, 2008
Grandpa I Miss you so Much i wish you could come back and be with us for ever and ever im gonna miss you forever i Love you Grandpa i always will
Agnes (Sis) Shilney
December 9, 2008
Jim, we'll miss you. Suzie, Johnny, Joan, Patrick and all the family, sincere sympathy from my family to yours. Sis, Steve and Amber
Mary Beth Walsh
December 9, 2008
Please accept my deepest sympathies.
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