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Diane Eklund Obituary

Diane Eklund, resident of Lake Forest, IL for 54 years. Died June 22, 2016, born in Milwaukee February 17, 1934. Wife of the late Lennart Eklund; loving mother of Steven Eklund, Susan (Jonathan) Dick, Sharon (Corky) Peterson, Karen (Stephen) Fennell, Robin (Bradly) Werner, Mia (Michael) Waligora. Grandmother of Shauna (Nathan) Miekly, Forrest Dick, Devon (Marty) Jeffers, Tara (Paul) Stevens, the late Stephen Pehr Swanson, Thomas, Cole and Alex Werner, Beau, Brody and Brynn Waligora; great grandmother of Jacob, Parker, Charlotte, Logan, Quinn and Mae. Daughter of the late Edward and Lydia Kazmar. Sister of the late James and Winifred Lutsey. Diane was an avid bridge player, successful print model, member of The Lake Forest Woman's Club, Infant Welfare Society and Lake Forest Lake Bluff Republican Club. Interment private. A memorial service will be held on July 9, 2016, for information please contact 847.234.6639. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the equestrian connection.org. Info: Wenban Funeral Home, Lake Forest, IL. www.wenbanfh.com or 847.234.0022 - See more at: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/chicagotribune/obituary.aspx?pid=180478044#sthash.dqohF8BX.dpuf

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Published by Chicago Tribune on Jul. 1, 2016.

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Krina Huddlestun

July 9, 2016

Diane's zest for life and dedication to family and friends was an inspiration to all who knew her. May her memory be eternal!

Gerald Lasin

July 4, 2016

I have great memories of Diane as a terrific mother and grandmother.
We had a nice visit when we bumped into each other in Door County.
My condolences to the entire family.

Maria Kolodziej

June 30, 2016

Dear Diane,
Rest in peace.

Gary Oliphant

June 29, 2016

Just was informed of Diane's passing. Am so sorry and my best to all of you.

June 28, 2016

No words can possibly ease the sorrow you are experiencing at this time, Certainly all who knew and loved Ms. Diane will miss her. May her family and friends find comfort in Jesus words at John 17:3.
Our deepest condolences.

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