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David Diekelman Obituary

Diekelman, David W. Age 77, of Thornton, IL, passed away Thursday, January 1, 2015. Beloved husband of Judy A. Diekelman (nee Wolf); devoted father of Heidi Diekelman, Kurt (Lauren Szydelko) Diekelman, and Timothy Diekelman; proud grandfather of Matthew (Kathy) Dejnowski and William Archambeault; great-grandfather of Dakoda and Kaitlin; dear brother of Mary (Neil) Dahlmann and Ralph (Suzanne) Diekelman; brother-in-law of Ron Wolf, Elaine (late Gerald) Egdorf, the late Elva Atherton, and Joan (late Charles Zulanas) Melling; kind uncle of many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his parents, Walter and Erma Diekelman. Visitation Wednesday, January 7, 2015 from 2:00 - 9:00 p.m. at Smits, DeYoung-Vroegh Funeral Home, 649 E. 162nd St. (Rt. 6/159th St.), South Holland, IL and Thursday, January 8, 2015 from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the funeral service at 11:00 a.m. at St. Paul Lutheran Church (508 Chicago Rd., Thornton, IL 60476) with Rev. Harold Wahl officiating. Interment Homewood Memorial Gardens Cemetery Homewood, IL. Memorial contributions to St. Paul Lutheran Church or Thornton Historical Society appreciated. Mr. Diekelman was a longtime supervisor at Owens-IL and Smurfit-Stone Corp. For further information, please contact 708-333-7000 or visit our online obituary and guest book at http://www.smitsfh.com/

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Published by SouthtownStar on Jan. 6, 2015.

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Larry Muscarello

January 6, 2015

Judy, I am so sorry for the loss of Dave. I worked with him in the early 80's. He taught me a lot about the Box business and most of all to have fun at work. He was a great guy! God Bless

January 5, 2015

Dear Judy and family, my sincere condolences on the loss of Dave. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Sincerely,
Nancy Kennelly

James Poulsen

January 5, 2015

Dear Judy and family, God bless you and remember what a good man David has been. We worked together for years and have been friends forever. We had so much fun together and enjoyed the White Sox. I look forward to seeing Dave in Heaven.Love Jim and Linda Poulsen, Viera, Florida 32955

Sheryl & Ira

January 4, 2015

Diekelman family you are ALL in our thoughts and prayers.
Thanks for the memories and sharing Uncle Dave with us."sigla meo' fraja' lsu" ...Love, Sherry and Ira

Karen Peterson

January 3, 2015

My sincere condolences to the Diekelman family. My wonderful memories carry you through this difficult time.

Joan Melling

January 3, 2015

Judy, Heidi, Kurt & Lauren, Tim, Matt, Kathy, Koda, Kaitlin, Willie and Mary & Neil, and Ralph & Suzanne and families - you have my deepest sympathy on the loss of David. As you know, it is my loss, too. David was unique and a VERY SPECIAL brother-in-law. I will miss him dearly but have many fond memories of over 50 years. I am glad he is no longer suffering. Love to all, Joan

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Jan

7

Visitation

2:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Smits Funeral Home, Ltd. - DeYoung-Vroegh Chapel - South Holland

649 E. 162nd St., South Holland, IL 60473

Jan

8

Visitation

9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

St. Paul Lutheran Church

508 Chicago Rd., Thornton, IL

Jan

8

Funeral service

11:00 a.m.

St. Paul Lutheran Church

508 Chicago Rd., Thornton, IL

Funeral services provided by:

Smits Funeral Home, Ltd. - DeYoung-Vroegh Chapel - South Holland

649 E. 162nd St., South Holland, IL 60473

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