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Diane F. Hawkins - 63
11/7/1946 - 1/4/2010

Turner-Eighner Funeral Home,-Somonauk- - Diane F. Hawkins, 63, of Somonauk, IL formerly of Bolingbrook, IL passed away Monday, January 4, 2010 at her home in Somonauk. She was born November 7, 1946 in Berwyn, Illinois, the daughter of James and Frances (Calek) Kalivoda. She married Ronald V. Hawkins. She was a member of Union Congregational Church in Somonauk, where she was also active in the Sunshine Band, Lake Holiday Garden Club and Czechoslovak Society of America. Diane was formerly employed by Rockwell International.

She is survived by her husband, Ronald; her children, Denise (Marty) Cullen of Plainfield IL, Chuck Dattilo of Bolingbrook IL, Christina (Bill) Martin of Florida; her step children, Thomas Hawkins, Susan Hawkins, Jeanie Kalden all of Seneca, SC; three step-grandchildren, Teddie and Connor Hawkins and Abigail Kalden; one brother, Donald Kalivoda of Westmont, IL.

Memorial services will be held at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, January 9, 2010 at Turner-Eighner Funeral Home in Somonauk, IL with Marilyn Moravec officiating. Burial will be private at a later date. Visitation will be from 11:30 a.m. on Saturday until time of service at the funeral home. For more information or to sign the online guest book go to www.EighnerFuneralHomes.com.

Turner-Eighner Funeral Home
13160 W. Rt 34
Somonauk, IL 60552
815-498-2363


Visitation:
Visitation will be from 11:30 a.m. on Saturday until time of service at the funeral home

Memorial Service:
Memorial services will be held at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, January 9, 2010 at Turner-Eighner Funeral Home in Somonauk,

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Visitor Comments
To my dear wife Diane. I love you very much. You will always be with me in my heart. I will never forget how sweet & wonderful a person you are. You are the light of my life. Please save me a seat in heaven next to you. When my time comes I will be looking forward to be with you. I will keep my promise to you, to watch over your children because I know how much you loved your children. With all my love. Your loving husband Ron
Husband Ron Hawkins
1/4/2010 7:52 PM
 
Diane you are wonderful person. If everyone had a little bit of you in them, this world would be a great place. We all need to take lessons from you. You will be in my thoughts and prayers always and will be greatly missed. Love you Donna
Donna Dattilo
1/4/2010 8:30 PM
 
Diane besides my own Mom, you by far are the strongest woman I ever met. You did all the right things for your children. You raised one of my Best Friends (Chuck) to be the Man he is today. Your children loved you! I can't speak for Denise and kristina, but I can speak for Chuck.. Chuck loved you so much his face lit up when he talked about you!! I'll make you a promise Diane if Chuck ever needs someone to talk to or anything esle, I will always be there for him. Diane I loved you like a Mom. Rest in peace!! Brian Soldner
Brian Soldner
1/4/2010 8:36 PM
 
What a beautiful picture! A woman with such glow, joy and happiness every time we met or communicated. I always looked forward to seeing Ron and Diane for thier warm and unparalled hospitality which was second nature. I always felt like I was at home. The fond memories I could list forever, I've been blessed to have had Diane in my life. I love you Diane Ike
Ike
1/4/2010 8:48 PM
 
My dearest Diane...I have loved you from the moment I first met you. I loved everything about you..The way you loved your family, the way you would talk to us and make us see our differences in a different light, they way you wanted to spend your day with ur husband and friends and the way you always wanted all of us to be happy!! you always had a smile on your face, no matter what..That is what I will always remember. I have been blessed to be a part of your family. I promise to be strong for Chuck, Denise and Christina...I wont let you down. Please rest know my angel, heaven will be a brighter place now that you are there. I love you...Vickie
Vickie Ivkovich
1/4/2010 9:09 PM
 
My dearest Diane...I have loved you from the moment I first met you. I loved everything about you..The way you loved your family, the way you would talk to us and make us see our differences in a different light, they way you wanted to spend your day with ur husband and friends and the way you always wanted all of us to be happy!! you always had a smile on your face, no matter what..That is what I will always remember. I have been blessed to be a part of your family. I promise to be strong for Chuck, Denise and Christina...I wont let you down. Please rest know my angel, heaven will be a brighter place now that you are there. I love you...Vickie
Vickie Ivkovich
1/4/2010 9:22 PM
 
Hey mom it's been just a short time since you've gone to the beautiful heavens above but i already miss you more than words can say. I know you're up in the heavens walking with all the wonderful people we've lost along the way , give them a big kiss from me because now it's a much better place because you're with them. I love you with all my heart always and forever !!!!!!!! Love Chuckie
Chuckie
1/5/2010 12:02 PM
 
Diane I know you're in heaven because you were an angel here on earth. You blessed me with your daughter,Denise, as one of my best friends and through her I got to know all your children and family. Which was like winning the lottery!!! It was a joy spending time with you. I hope Denise, Chuckie, and Kristina know they can talk to me anytime. Denise you're like a sister to me. Love you all! Gloria
Gloria Velino
1/5/2010 1:29 PM
 
Mom, my god I am going to miss you so much. Especially your cooking, your laugh, your love, your voice. I could not have asked for a better Mother, you knew just how to take care of each of us. Your love shines on us as you leave us for god, he is the luckiest one to have such an angel with him. I hope you can finally run like the wind and be sure to give my love to everyone for me. No worries Mom we will be sure to take care of Ron and comfort him in this time. I love you and miss u so. Your loving daughter Denise
Denise
1/5/2010 2:26 PM
 
~Diane~ For many of my young years, you were my 2nd mom. We have had many memories with me and Christina always together. I am so proud to have had someone like you in my life for so many years. You will be extremely missed by so many people!! I know you will be looking down upon us and taking care of us! I Love You like my 2nd mom!! Trina
Trina
1/5/2010 9:27 PM
 
Aunt Diane....I have many memories of you that I will hold close to my heart and continue to share with family over the years. Our yearly tradition of coming to Lake Holiday to spend the day in the sun with you was something I will never forget. When we arrived you would greet us with hugs, kisses, and much love. You and Aunt Fran would show us your fruit and berries that were growing in your backyard. We would spend hours at the lake swimming, eating, taking naps, playing cards, talking and laughing. Brittney and I were watching her baby video last week and there were many parts that you were on camera. You always had a smile on your face and brought joy to our spirits with your unbelievably addicting laugh. Our family spent many Easters together. I was always excited to come over and spend time with Christina and be apart of your loving environment. You always made your home feel as if it was ours. Never failing to make sure we were comfortable or to ask us if we needed anything. I didn't realize God would be calling you home so soon....you will be remembered and missed dearly. Make sure you save some dessert for us in heaven! I love you, Karyn
Your Neice Karyn
1/5/2010 10:08 PM
 
Me and Jimmy are going to miss you .You made us feel like a family and always made us feel welcome in your home .You will always be in are hearts and we love you.Love jimmy and carole and the girls.
caroledattilo
1/6/2010 8:47 PM
 
Mrs. D- Your home was a 2nd home to Chuck's circle of friends. You and your home will always hold a special place in my heart and the heart of all Chuck's friends. When you think of a mother-son relationship you think of Chuck and his mom. There is a bond there that will last forever. I feely truly blessed to have grown up with your influence of family. It has made Heidi and I better parents hoping that someday we can have the same loving bond with our kids that you shared with yours Greg and Heidi
Greg and Heidi Smitas
1/6/2010 10:35 PM
 
Dear Mom, I first met you in the spring of 2001, so I knew you for almost 10 years, and those were 10 wonderful years. Your warmth, sensitivity, and genuiness made it impossible not to love you. You were the greatest Mother-in-law that any guy ever had. We were always sad when September rolled around because that meant you and Ron were off to Florida again. I know how much you wanted to be a grandmother, but the Lord didn't allow you that pleasure until the very end. Anna would get so excited when we told her that we were visiting you. I know that your soul was very good and the St. Peter should have been able to let you right into Heaven, reuniting you with Jesus, your Mom, Dad, and all of your friends and relatives that have departed before you. The reward of a life well lived is eternal peace. God bless you. Your loving son-in law Martin Edward Cullen
Martin Cullen
1/7/2010 7:49 PM
 
You will be greatly missed by your Florida family. It was a pleasure to know such a wonderful person.
John & Patti Seebock
1/7/2010 8:39 PM
 
Diane, We have always had an unusual relationship. You had always welcomed me into your home and included me and for that I am very greatful. I will always remember your giving heart and all of the games you had taught me like Dominoes, and all other sorts of card games, with you and with Francis. I know that you will be greatly missed but yet I am comforted in knowing that you are in a much better place and out of whatever pain that you were in. I know that we will live on because that is what you would have wanted. God Bless You Love, Courtney P.S. Next time you see Francis, tell her "that one" says hello and to send me new booties.
Courtney Dattilo
1/7/2010 8:53 PM
 
Diane, We have always had an unusual relationship. You had always welcomed me into your home and included me and for that I am very greatful. I will always remember your giving heart and all of the games you had taught me like Dominoes, and all other sorts of card games, with you and with Francis. I know that you will be greatly missed but yet I am comforted in knowing that you are in a much better place and out of whatever pain that you were in. I know that we will live on because that is what you would have wanted. God Bless You Love, Courtney P.S. Next time you see Francis, tell her "that one" says hello and to send me new booties.
Courtney Dattilo
1/7/2010 9:42 PM
 
Ron: Words are very little at a time like this. We enjoyed your company on all the bank trips with Diane and you a few years ago. Still, we want you to know how we have great thoughts of you today. We sympthize with you in your beravement. Ann and Dick Underwood Somonauk, IL-60552
Dick & Ann Underwood
1/8/2010 2:26 PM
 
Dear Denise, Chuck, Christina, & Ron, I know the loss of your beloved Diane leaves a large hole in your lives because she was a wonderful, fun, loving person. It's hard to hold on to the thought that she is no longer in pain, knowing the whole process Diane went through, but it eventually helped us in dealing with the death of Lee's sister. The most help will come from your loving memories shared together, over & over again.
Susan & Lee Lanes
1/8/2010 6:04 PM
 
Auntie Diane-you by far are the most caring and loving person I will ever know! I am so glad you are my aunt, I could not have been more blessed. I loved all the time that I was able to spend with you and cherish the moments when you would tell me about our culture and the way things used to be when you and my Dad were children. You were very strong woman and I know that you loved your family more than anything. I will always remember the Christmas book, playing dominoes, and koloczkies. You were the best aunt and I'll miss you. Love you always. Kristin
Kristin
1/8/2010 7:23 PM
 
Diane I know we have spent less time together as we aged but I always loved you. my life with mom, dad, would not have been the same without a sister like you. Tell mom and dad in heaven I said hi. love, Don
Don
1/8/2010 7:27 PM
 
Chuck and family...........Tony and I would like to express our sincere condolences on the passing of your mom. God Bless you and your family during this time of sorrow. We love you "Uncle Chuck"!
Tony, Sharon, TJ Ivkovich and Family
1/9/2010 10:44 AM
 
Chuck......I would also like to extend my condolences to you and your family. Your mom was always the nicest lady around and treated everyone like they were her own family. God Bless you always my old buddy...
Darrel Davis
1/11/2010 8:10 AM
 
What a very nice memorial service Saturday. Thanks Aunt Marilyn for enlightening us with some wonderful stories. Ron, your words were very moving. And Chuck, God Bless you buddy!! You are a very "strong" individual, your mother would be proud!! Vickie and I are always here for all of you.
Ike
1/11/2010 2:59 PM
 

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