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DIANE ESSENBERG Obituary

Diane L. Essenberg, nee Holtz, age 61. Beloved wife for 40 years to George; loving mother of George, Gerrit, Glen and Steven; cherished grandmother of George, Mathias and Tyler; dear sister of Emma Brady, Barbara Grasso, Dorothy Senick, Bev Plowright, Chuck Holtz, Karon Holtz, Sue Gray, Leslie Baude, Michael Klumb, Lorraine Smith, and the late Darlene Centers, Carol Shaptock and William Holtz; dearest aunt of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Friday from 3 to 9 p.m. Funeral Service Saturday, 11 a.m. at Colonial Chapel, 15525 S. 73rd Ave. (155th/Wheeler Dr. and Harlem), Orland Park, IL. Cremation private. Memorials to American Cancer Society preferred. Express your thoughts and condolences at www.colonialchapel.com 708-532-5400.

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Published by Chicago Tribune on May 13, 2011.

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July 11, 2011

Sorry to hear of Diane's passing,She worked for us at Pepe's Tacos in Hazel Crest.She was a hard working,honest,and a joy to be with.We all loved her very much.The Broccardo family.

Dennis Pretto

May 13, 2011

Dear Steve and family,
The Pretto family sends their regards and condolences. Sorry to hear of your loss. Know that we are thinking of you. Dennis, LouAnn & daughters.

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