Diane M. Reinke

Diane M. Reinke, nee Kolodzej, age 70, St. John, IN, formerly of Riverdale, IL, passed away peacefully Friday, December 13, 2024.  Loving wife of David A. Reinke.  Devoted mother of Melanie Ellingham, and Eric Reinke.  Proud grandmother of Courtney Ellingham, Ashley, Eric II, Colton, Ava, Mason Reinke, and the late Brittney Ellingham; great-grandmother of Marley Reinke.  Dearest sister of Stephen (Michelle) Kolodzej, and Robert (Mary) Kolodzej.  Kind aunt and great-aunt of nieces and nephews.  Preceded in death by her parents Stephen  and Helen Kolodzej.  Diane was loved by her family, many friends, and will be dearly missed.

Private family visitation Thursday, December 19, 2024 from 10:00 a.m. until the time of Diane’s funeral Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 a.m. for parishioners and dear friends directly at Christ Our Savior/St. Jude the Apostle Catholic Church 900 E. 154th St. South Holland, IL, with Rev. Gosbert and Deacon Jim Renwick officiating.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to the American Lung Association, appreciated.  Arrangements entrusted to Smits Funeral Home James E. Janusz, Director 2121 Pleasant Springs Lane (Rt.30/Pleasant Springs Ln.) Dyer, IN.

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