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Cluster of 50 Memorial Trees
Leslie Huddleston
August 03, 2020 | Batavia, IL

Chicago, Illinois
Diane F. Plotkin (nee Weiss), age 76, of Chicago, pioneer in expanding Chicago's public mental health services and gifted clinical social worker; beloved wife for 43 years of the late Manuel Plotkin; cherished mother of Lori (Thomas) Boghardt; adored grandmother of Adam and Jacob; dear sister of...
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Cluster of 50 Memorial Trees
Leslie Huddleston
August 03, 2020 | Batavia, IL
I worked as a colleague with Diane Plotkin for 20 years at North River Mental Health Center. Diane exemplified adherence to the highest level of commitment to clinical social work and its fundamental principles of acceptance, empathy, and compassion. Diane typified her internalized qualities of kindness and humility, and she asserted her beliefs with wisdom and sensitivity. Furthermore Diane demonstrated respect and appreciation for the strengths and values characterizing the individual...
Lionel
May 19, 2020 | Friend
So sorry to hear of Diane's passing. I worked with her for about 2 decades at the North River Mental Health Center and I considered her a work friend. We worked closely on numerous cases and would provide "peer consultation" for each other. Also we would often go out on lunches in small groups that were always a pleasant break. As the Coordinator of Intake I knew that any case she picked up would get professional and compassionate treatment at the highest level. Wanted family and friends to...
April 27, 2020
Dear Lori;
What a shock.
l am remembering the good old days when l
played tennis with your parents.
Please accept my condolences. She left this
world too soon.
Patricia Hoodwin
April 27, 2020 | Long Beach, IN
My condolences to Diane's family and friends.
We worked in the city mental health centers at the same time. I remember her as a very committed professional and caring therapist.
With sympathy.
Linda Volino
April 26, 2020
You opened your heart and your door to us to further your commitment to better the mental health of others. Thank you for your generosity and good humor sadly missed but not to be forgotten. Condolences to family and friends.
Chuck
April 25, 2020
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Charles Turk
April 25, 2020 | Wilmette, IL
In loving memory of a wonderful person and dear friend who we love and will miss tremendously. Thank you for your kind and generous leadership and commitment to quality mental health care for all. You will always be an inspiration as we continue to fulfill our mission. Our sincere condolences to family and friends.
Angela
April 24, 2020 | Friend