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Diana Kracker Obituary

Diana M. Kracker, nee Popp, age 82 of Chicago IL. Beloved wife of John S. Kracker for 54 wonderful years. Loving sister to Lois (Harold) Evensen. Dear aunt, cousin and friend to many. Diana had a highly successful career at Banker's Life and Casualty Company, retiring as a Technical Analyst after 40 plus years. She loved to spend the winters in Stuart, Florida and was an avid traveler. Diana loved to cook and was always trying new recipes. She and John are both long time active parishioners at Queen of All Saints Basilica for many years. A funeral mass will be held at Queen of All Saints Basilica, 6280 N. Sauganash Ave, Chicago, IL on Tuesday, February 15, 2022 at 10:00am. Inurnment private. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the church, Mercy Home for Boys and Girls, 1140 W. Jackson Blvd. Chicago, IL, 60607 or St. Jude's Children Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. For more information, please call 773-736-3833.

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Published by Chicago Tribune on Feb. 13, 2022.

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Robert L Evensen

February 7, 2023

Thinking of Diana on this day. I was so lucky to know her and remember the wonderful woman. May she continue to RIP.

Beth and Rob Cerrado

February 15, 2022

Diana was a beautiful person, inside and out. We´ll miss seeing her kind and friendly face at Mass on Sundays. Our prayers and sincerest condolences to Jack. We were blessed to know her and now heaven is blessed with an angel!

Karen Lokcik

February 14, 2022

So sorry to hear about Diana. My prayers are with you at this time.

Paul & Diane Paterno

February 13, 2022

Diana always had a positive attitude for so many times. We had some fun times playing golf and a dinner once in a while. She is in a better place and making a spot for the rest of us for our place in heaven. RIP Diana

Mercy Home for Boys & Girls

February 11, 2022

On behalf of Fr. Scott Donahue and Mercy Home for Boys & Girls, we would like to extend our heartfelt condolences and prayers to the family and friends of Diana Kracker.

May the angels lead her into paradise; may the martyrs come to welcome her and take her to the holy city, the new and eternal Jerusalem.

Robert Evensen

February 9, 2022

Dearest Jack, my heart goes out to you. Diana was a wonderful, kind person and will always remain in my memory. My sincere condolences.

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Feb

15

Funeral Mass

10:00 a.m.

Queen of All Saints Basilica

6280 N Sauganash Ave, Chicago, IL

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Smith-Corcoran Chicago Funeral Home

6150 North Cicero Avenue, Chicago, IL 60646

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