Diane Biegel, a cherished wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend passed away at the age of 78. Born and raised in Chicago, Diane's life was marked by her commitment to family and friends, as well as her career in hospitality in the Catholic school system, church involvement and the willingness to try a Lava Flow anywhere in Hawaii. She also loved to experience the grandkids joy when visiting Disney World.

Following high school graduation from St. Michael's, Diane worked for Illinois Bell, was the executive chef at Canfield Beverages, then went to work in Catholic school system running the kitchen. She loved baking, and is well known for her German potato salad and apple slices, loved doing word searches-thanks to her sister Sue, keeping up with the grandkids busy lives and always WILLING to provide advice, as well as traveling Hawaii and exploring.

With her beloved husband of 55 years, late Robert "Bob" Biegel, they enjoyed spending time with kids and grandkids, as well as the many family gatherings each year. Some of their favorite memories are seeing Pearl Harbor, watching the sunrise on top of a volcano, listening to Hawaiian music and enjoying a tropical drink at the pool, going to Disney, with kids and grandkids and seeing who could get the most steps while enjoying Mickey.

Diane is preceded in death by Robert "Bob"; survived by daughters Lisa (Tom), Becky, sons Rob (Laura) and Jason (Emilee); grandchildren Michael, Emma, Kaitlyn, Annika, Hunter, Trent, and Owen; siblings, late Linda and Susan (late Lloyd); sister-in-law to late Raymond (late Barbara), late Joan (late Ron), late Arthur (late Lupe), Donald (Martha), Francis (Keith), Alice (late Tom), Bernadette (Ray), late Jim (Marian), and Joe (Shirley), preceded in death by Ethel; and loving late parents Joseph and Dorothy (nee Konecki) Sroczynski and many nieces, nephews and friends.

A celebration of Diane's life will be held at the Schroeder-Lauer Funeral Home, 3227 Ridge Road, Lansing, Illinois on Sunday, June 1, 2025 from 2:00 to 6:00 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held DIRECTLY at (Jesus Shepherd of Souls), Our Lady Of Knock Church, 501 163rd Street, Calumet City, Illinois on Monday, June 2, 2025 at 10:00 AM, cremation to follow.

Diane's legacy is one of love and laughter. She will also be remembered for never meeting a stranger, her cooking skills and homemade desserts, and her love of conversation. In keeping with Diane's spirit please feel free to wear your favorite Hawiian or Disney apparel. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Diane's name to a charity of your choice. www.schroederlauer.com