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Iris Diamond Obituary
Iris Diamond went home to Jesus on Friday, May 16, 2014. She was born and lived on the west side of Green Bay in St Patrick's Parish for most of her 90 years, moving to Bishop's Court for assisted care when her Parkinson's disease no longer allowed her to stay on Bond Street.
After graduating from West High, Iris worked for Chicago & Northwestern Railroad and as legal secretary to Attorney M. E. Davis. She married John "Jack" Diamond on May 11, 1946. An avid bridge player and league bowler, Iris enjoyed traveling, shopping, and family gatherings. She counted collections at church and delivered communion to the homebound.
In Heaven, she joins her husband, Jack; son, Bill; and grandson, Bob. Suplinski family members welcoming her include her parents, Jacob and Rachel (Simonet) Suplinski; sister, Marian (and Dan Baker); brother, Harold Suplinski; sister, Lucille (and Chet Libal); brother, Norman (and June) Suplinski; and sister, Rita (and Ray Plake). Iris will be reunited with Diamond in-laws, John and Genevieve Diamond, Pat and Cy Bushmaker, Gennie and Joe Theis, Ann and Chet Skaleski, and Jim Diamond.
Iris is survived by six of her seven children and their spouses, John and Deb Diamond, Irene and George Stanic, Nancy and Scott Seibert, Mary and Ron Jaseph, Pat and Laura Diamond, Carrie and Dave Cedergren; 24 grandchildren, John, Paul, and Jeff Diamond; Phil Diamond, Russ Diamond, and Susan Locy; Aleks Diamond-Stanic; James and Blair Seibert; Ryan, BJ, and Lara Jaseph; Brian, James, Sean, Chris, Joe, Patrick, Mary, Eileen, Andy, Thomas, and William Diamond; and Julia Cedergren; 14 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. She is also survived by her sister, Joann (and Al DeCleene); in-laws, Dot and Don Anderson, Betts Diamond, Millie Suplinski; and many nieces and nephews.
Friends may call at Blaney Funeral Home, 1521 Shawano Ave., from 4 to 7 p.m., Friday, May 23. A Parish Wake Service will be held at 7 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. The Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, May 24, at St. Patrick Catholic Church, 2111 N. Maple Ave with Rev. Don Everts officiating. To send online condolences please go to www.BlaneyFuneralHome.com.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Unity Hospice.
The family wishes to extend a special thank you to the staffs of Unity Hospice and Bishop's Court; to Drs. Fenster and Stanko; to Carol Clark, who became another daughter to Iris; and to Phil Diamond, for being the grandson everyone should have.
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for Iris Diamond
Lisa Blaser del Solar
May 23, 2014
So sorry to hear your mom has passed away. She was always very friendly and seemed to take things in stride. My condolences to your family.
Mark skaleski
May 21, 2014
Condolensces to my Diamond cousins on the loss your mother. She a great woman and remember the family gatherings with you.
Mark Skaleski
Andover, New Jersey
Mary Ann Longlais
May 21, 2014
So sorry to hear about your mom. The Vercauteren family has you in our thoughts and prayers
Andrea Delsart (Keke Rice)
May 21, 2014
I remember parking at Iris's house with Bill, Donna, Russell, Susan, and my own family then walking to watch the fireworks downtown on the 4th of July. She was always so nice. Condolences to the family.
Cheri Kocha Steinbrinck
May 21, 2014
Iris was our next door neighbor while we lived on Bond and our girls were small. She was a dear lady and we always enjoyed her vip and vim. Of course, watching Iris's irises grow was joyful as well!
So very sorry to learn of your loss. I hope she is resting peacefully in the arms of Jesus.
Melanie Horkman (Carpenter)
May 20, 2014
So sorry for your loss.I have fond memories of your mom from growing up next door, she was such a nice lady
May 20, 2014
Our deepest sympathy to all of Iris' nice family . She was such a dear friend to all our family for many years . Sincerely , sending you all our thoughts at this time , Steve and Mary Vercauteren and all the Vercauteren family
Dick and Sharon Wertel
May 19, 2014
To the entire Diamond family we are so sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
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