Diana DeGrane

Dearest Mom, it is now 13 years since you've passed. It seems like a lifetime ago, sometimes just yesterday. Jeff and I stopped by the cemetery about 2 months ago to just visit you and Dad. So much has happened since you left, so many additions to the family, you would have loved to see all the greatgrandchildren you have now and all the marriages of the grandchildren to date. I see you smiling down on us and keeping us all safe. I think about you almost everyday, and the heartbreak is still there. I keep hoping it will, one day, get better, but it's hard to lose your Mom and your best friend at the same time. It's Valentine's Day and I'm wishing you all my love. Say hi to Dad, and until we meet again. Monnie

Dearest Mom, I cry again as your 12th anniversary is coming up. I can't believe all that time has gone by already when it only seems like yesterday that we were sitting and talking in your kitchen. I drove by your townhouse today with Jeff and the grandkids, they wanted to see "their" old house. Little did they know all the memories I have of this place. A new woman lives there now, believe it or not she also lived on the East Side on 105th and Ave G! I guess it was meant to be that someone from the old neighborhood bought your townhouse. Jimmy and I talk alot and we also try and keep in touch with Patti and Lloyd. I knew you were there with us celebrating Lloyd's 75th birthday as soon as Engelbert's "The Last Waltz" was playing in the background in the restaurant. I poked Jimmy and he knew immediately who was singing and the song. Funny how he and I remember so much about you and are able to talk to one another about how much we miss you. There will never be anyone in our lives that cared and loved us the way you did. We are all so blessed to have had the greatest Mom. I love you always, and until we meet again keep watching over us as you have been. Love, Monnie

Mom I stop by the cemetery frequently and I drive by our old house in Calumet City.It seems like a lifetime ago.I can see you standing in the driveway smiling watching me play with my friends.It was such a wonderful time in my life growing up back in the 70´s and 80´s.You we´re the best mom ever.I could talk to you about everything in my life without hesitation.You we´re the best listener and always had an answer.I will miss you forever and one day I will hug and kiss you again.I wish you could of seen both my sons grow up.You would´ve been proud of them.They are both 3rd generation pipefitters just like dad and I.Till we meet again beautiful momma!RIP!

Hi Mom, it’s now 10 years since you passed, and it doesn’t seem to get any easier. I think and talk about you so much, so hard to go on without you, but we’re all trying the best we can. I hope you and Dad are continuing to watch over us and guide us through some of the difficult times we are having. I know things will get better but it’s nice knowing we have people watching over us. I love you and will never forget the wonderful Mom and friend you were to me. Thanks so much for all the memories. I’m everything I am because you loved me.❤

Dear Mom, it is coming up on 8 years since you passed, and not a day goes by that I don't still think of you. I miss your phone calls in the morning on my way to work wishing me to have a good day , as well as the calls at night to see how the day had gone. i miss not going out shopping on my Wednesdays off, I miss your baking and cooking and just hanging out talking with you and getting your advice on things. I was in the store the other day and saw a woman with her Mom having such a nice time being together, and started to cry, knowing how we use to do those same things, and knowing it will never happen again. There are so many more things I wanted to tell you and talk to you about. I can only hope that you are watching over all of us and guiding us in your own special way. I love you very much and until we meet again... Love , Monnie

Dear Gramma,

I cannot even begin to express the gratitude that I have for everything you have done for me. You helped me become the person who I am, who I will continue to become and only hope that I can continue to grow into as wonderful of a person as you. My guardian angel is now with me and will guide me in my life now and forever.

Love Always, April

February 20,2011,

Dear Auntie,

Sonny, Ron and I will always remember how you embraced us and always made us feel part of your family. You will forever be missed and loved. Your children are your wonderful legacy.
Love,
Janie, Ron and Sonny

Dear Mom, I will never be able to thank you for everything that you have done to help make me the person that I have become. I know you had a very tough life, but somehow you were always able to pull through, and with a smile. You always told me that nothing in life will ever get you down unless you let it. But right now I am down because I have lost my best friend. I know you will always be close to me in my heart never to far that I can't talk to you when I want to. Every time I see a rose, I will think of you. Every time I hear Dick Jurgens or Eddy Howard or Glenn Miller I will smile and think of the happiness that music and time in your life was. I love you Mom very much and I know you are now with Dad and Gramma and Grandpa and will be watching over all of us until we meet again. Love, Monnie

Will always remember and cherish the memories we had. Thank you for being such a wonderful grandmother and will miss you. Love always