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Elmer Diehl Obituary

Died: June 2, 2011; in Geneva

MAPLE PARK – Elmer G. Diehl, 90, of Maple Park, passed from this life to eternal life on Thursday June 2, 2011, at Delnor Hospital.

He is survived by two children, Marilyn (Ed) Campbell of Maple Park and Dale (Janice) Diehl of Maple Park; five grandchildren, Kelly (Brian) Eigenberger, Steven Campbell, Gregory Diehl, Matthew Diehl and Jaclyn Diehl; and four siblings, David Diehl, Kathleen "Toots" (Donald) Kohley, Paul (Mary) Diehl and Carol Cibulskis; one brother-in-law, Bernard Kuhn; one sister-in-law, Ann Diehl; and many nieces, nephews, cousins and a community of friends.

He is preceded in death by his beloved wife, Eleanor; his parents; and seven siblings, Mary Jane (Robert) Nagel, George Diehl, Dorothy Kuhn, Edward (Pat) Diehl and Raymond and Franklin who died as children; and one sister who died in infancy.

Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Monday, June 6, 2011, at Conley Funeral Home, 116 W. Pierce St., Elburn. A Mass to celebrate his life will begin at 11 a.m. Tuesday, June 7, at St. Gall Catholic Church, Elburn. The Rev. Karl Ganss, pastor of the church, will officiate, and interment will follow at St. Gall Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established in his name to benefit his favorite charities. Checks may be made out to "The Elmer Diehl Memorial Fund" and can be mailed in care of P.O. Box 66, Elburn, IL 60119. Tributes and memories may also be forwarded to the family through www.conleycare.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Kane County Chronicle from Jun. 4 to Jun. 6, 2011.

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Gerri Zahnle

June 27, 2011

I met Elmer through my friend, Harriet, who is a resident at Delnor Glen in St. Charles. Elmer was a true gentleman. When I visited Harriet, Elmer would greet me with a "good morning" and always held the door open. We will both miss him.
Gerri Zahnle and Harriet Walenches (Delnor Glen, St. Charles)

June 11, 2011

Dear Marilyn, Dale, and family,

We were saddened to hear about your dad. He and your mom were such good friends and very special to us. I'll always remember the days working with your mom at H.I.A. Our prayers are with all of you.
Bev and Dick Hart (Rock Falls)

Pamela Tuggle

June 6, 2011

Marilyn and Dale, your parents were the best friends anyone could ask for and I miss them both every day. My prayers are with you all. God Bless, Pamela(Batavia)

June 6, 2011

You have our sincere sympathy. Mort was extremely fond of your father. He will be missed by many. Love, Mort Haffey and Jane Dierschow.

Cindy Strasser

June 5, 2011

Marilyn and Dale,

You have my deepest sympathy. It is always difficult losing your last parent. You feel lost and abandoned. You will remember questions you wanted to ask him, but now you can't. You will rush to the phone to tell him something, only to remember he is not there. But, he is with your mother now and he is in a much better place. I am sure my mother welcomed him with opened arms. He was her big brother and she loved him very much.

Your cousin,
Cindy Nagel Strasser

Mike&Christy Phillips

June 4, 2011

you are in are thoughts and prayers

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