Diane Elizabeth Carey, age 78, of Darien and formerly of Berwyn; loving mother of Margaret Carey, Julie Mclellan, Patricia (Steve) Myers, Robert (Elizabeth) Carey, & Daniel (Alicia) Carey; proud grandmother of 12 and great-grandmother of 3; dear sister of the late George (the late Belkis) Plancon, the late Barbara (the late Thomas) Hyland, James (Mary Ellen) Plancon, Karen (the late Jerry) Lewis, & Paul (Lindsay) Plancon; dear aunt & cousin of many.

Special recognition to her dear friend and caregiver of many years, Noelia Estrada, and granddaughter Lillie Mclellan; both of whom gave so much time, energy, and love over the last few years to ensure Diane’s peace, joy, and comfort.

Diane’s purpose in life was to love, guide, and protect her children while ensuring they had the happiest lives she could possibly provide. Having been a Girl Scout leader, she instilled in them a love for nature and the great outdoors, and an everlasting pursuit for adventure. She was truly one of a kind.

Visitation 4 to 9pm on Tuesday, February 25 at Hallowell & James Funeral Home, 1025 W. 55^th St., Countryside, IL. Funeral Mass 10am on Wednesday, February 26 at St. Leonard’s Catholic Church, 3318 Clarence Ave., Berwyn, IL 60402. Family and friends asked to meet directly at church. Interment private.

In lieu of flowers, please feel free to make memorial donations to the family which will be used to dedicate a bench in Diane’s name at Hidden Lakes in Bolingbrook, where she found so much joy and peace, and where so many family memories were made. This will serve as a lasting tribute to Diane’s memory and a place for loved ones to reflect and remember.