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DIANE COLE Obituary
Diane Cole, fashionista extraordinaire; daughter of the late Richard (Lorraine) and Barbara Cole, nee Newman; sister of Cathy (Peter) Arkely, Barbara (Andrew) Strasmore, and the late Susan Leeds; sister in law of Craig Leeds; loving aunt to nieces Cara, Alexandra, and nephews, Spencer, Alec, and David (Natacha); great aunt of Sydney; loving and devoted friend to many. Graveside service Friday 12 Noon in the Gardenia Section of Westlawn Cemetery, 7801 W. Montrose Avenue, Norridge. followed by a memorial service at 2 PM in the chapel of Temple Sholom, 3480 N. Lake Shore Drive, Chicago. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to The Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center of Northwestern Memorial Hospital to benefit lung cancer research, 420 E. Superior Street, 9th Floor, Chicago, IL 60611 (www.cancer.northwestern.edu), or, to PAWS Chicago, 1997 N. Clybourn, Chicago, IL 60614, (pawschicago.org). Arrangements entrusted to Lakeshore Jewish Funerals, 773-625-8621.
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Memories and Condolences
for DIANE COLE
Candice Schuster
May 10, 2014
Chicago just got a little less Fabulous. The passing of Diane has saddened my heart since I first read this. My condolences go out to her family and her friends. I want to share a few photos from good times I shared with DC. She had such a zest for life, I can picture her smile, hear her laugh, and remember the ride I shared with her. We went to a Rolling Stones concert, she loved the Stones, after the concert she said we are going to the Ambassador East and celebrate Mick's birthday, and we did. She met and introduced to us David Copperfield, before he was David Copperfield, she said, he's going to be a star someday, he was. On a whim one day at Oak Street Beach, she met the road manager for Olivia Newton John, that evening she said let's fly to Madison, Wisconsin and have dinner with her, we did. She left Chicago when I did, she went east and I went northwest, she returned, I stayed. We always kept in touch. When I would visit Chicago we always had a lunch, dinner or shopping. We lost touch in the last 12 years, I became ill and so did she, neither one of us knew that. I am blessed to have had DC in my life for more than 37 years. See you DC on the other side, I love you.
Candice Schuster(Yeargin)
May 9, 2014
Candice Schuster(Yeargin)
May 9, 2014
Candice Schuster(Yeargin)
May 9, 2014
Candice Schuster(Yeargin)
May 9, 2014
Candice Schuster(Yeargin)
May 9, 2014
Steven Spreckman
May 4, 2014
My condolences to Diane's family, Barbara & Cathy my sympathy for you on this sad occasion-I have such fond loving memories
Steven
Elizabeth Dreyer
May 3, 2014
Diane and I worked together at Chanel for a lot o years. She shared so many stories with me and we had some precious memories together. She will live on in my heart forever as she was someone that I looked up to and respected.
May 2, 2014
i had just recently spoken to Diane after almost 25 years .She sounded amazing and we were looking foward to having a fun dinner .Her laugh was the same as when we worked together at Clavin Klein in New York .A beautiful woman will be missed by all/Steve Sternberg
Candice Schuster (Yeargin)
May 1, 2014
I just heard about this, I am still in shock hearing this sad news. I will write something later and share some photos. Diane was a dear and very good friend. Our friendship goes back many, many years. Fondly, Candice Schuster (Yeargin)
Diane's 60th?
Cynthia Mondi
May 1, 2014
Diane's 60th?
Cynthia Mondi
May 1, 2014
Diane's 60th?
Cynthia Mondi
May 1, 2014
Diane's 60th?
Cynthia Mondi
May 1, 2014
Diane's 60th?
Cynthia Mondi
May 1, 2014
Love you Forever Diane?
Cynthia Mondi
May 1, 2014
Diane's 60th?
Cynthia Mondi
May 1, 2014
Diane's 60th?
Cynthia Mondi
May 1, 2014
Pam Duvall
May 1, 2014
I really enjoyed knowing Diane. She was a great role model for strong independent and caring women. She will be in my heart forever.
Rest in Peace.
May 1, 2014
I am so sorry for you loss, may the family and friends of Diane Cole find comfort in the love of God. Romans 12:15
David Lissner
April 30, 2014
I am so sorry to hear about this.
Sanara
April 30, 2014
To the family of Diane Cole please accept my condolences and know that at your time of need you can draw close to God.- James 4:8
Holly Geraci
April 30, 2014
I will miss her forever. She was my friend and my personal shopper. Most of all my friend. Her expertise in fashion was extraordinary,. I admired her on every every level. Most of all as I observed her bravery and fearlessness in the face of the biggest struggle of her life, her illness. She did it with such grace and dignity and never let on how scared she must have been.
I will never forget her presence at my birthday party at the Penninsula last year. She looked so beautiful and actually glowed, for that evening her illness was almost forgotten. I'm so sorry that I am not able to attend her service but she will be in my thoughts and prayers.
May you be at peace for eternity precious Diane.
April 30, 2014
Diane and I go back at Chanel 18 years. I was a sales associate in the New York boutique and we shared clients. I loved her smile and warm greeting always but most of all her unconditional acceptance of people. Thank you Diane I love you and wish you well on your next journey. Joseph Cruz
Denise Morton
April 30, 2014
We were planning to return to Florence together for both the art history and the shopping. I will miss her zest for those things she loved most. It will nearly impossible to shop without thinking, "what would Diane think?" Denise
A Greene
April 30, 2014
May God comfort you during this time of need as he is the hearer prayer. Ps. 65:2
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