Diana Lynn Cronin, nee Mills, 48, of Cooper City, died peacefully in her home on June 3, 2013, after a courageous battle with cancer. Diana was born at St. Francis Hospital in Evanston, IL, November 2, 1964, to Carol and David Mills. Diana graduated from Glenbrook North High School in Northbrook, IL, with the class of 1982. Diana is survived by her parents, Carol Helen and David Mills; her sister Kathleen Padilla nee Gercone and Tony Padilla; Diana’s two beautiful sons TJ & Jonathan Cronin and their father, Tom Cronin; godparents, Marion Zegar and Wayne Itialiane. Along with raising her family, Diana also worked at The Hollywood Seminole Casino. Diana leaves many saddened relatives, friends and colleagues who will dearly miss her contagious laughter and generous spirit. Services will be held at St. Mark’s Catholic Church, 5601 South Flamingo Road, Southwest Ranches at 5:00 p.m. on June 5th. In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting donations be made to the American Cancer Society.
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Ellen Schrier (Tampa FL United States)
June 3, 2013, 12:00 am
I will always cherish the fun times we had and the texts and talks. You will always be a wonderful influence on all our lives Diana. I am happy you are no longer in pain but heartbroken you cannot be with us anymore. I love you girl, my angel in heaven!
Lisa Sullivan Lurey (Poplar Grove IL USA)
June 3, 2013, 12:00 am
Diana, you are and always will be a beautiful woman, both inside and out. The love and friendship you gave was incredible. I will miss you my wonderful friend whom I’ve known since we were 3 years old. Love to her parents, sister and children. May God watch over you all during this difficult time.
Karen Wilcox (Holland MI United States)
June 3, 2013, 12:00 am
This is such a sad day. Diana was beautiful inside and out. We reconnected on Facebook about 2 years ago. We enjoyed messaging back and forth and i had just sent her pictures of me a week ago from our 30th high school reunion. I wonder if she saw them. I was going to call her. I am so very sorry for Diana and her
family. Sending my love to you all. Rest now Diana, love you! Karen Wilcox
Lisa Shore (North Fort Myers FL)
June 3, 2013, 12:00 am
I was a friend of Diana’s in high school, such a beautiful person inside and out. My heart and prayers go out to you.
Tracey Keefer (Spring Hill FL)
June 3, 2013, 12:00 am
Diana is one that no one will forget. Her beauty exuded from her soul outward and shined in this world. Heaven is having a party as one of their angels has come home after a job well done, while hearts here are breaking for the angel on earth they lost. I pray for peace for all those who’s hearts are breaking. Until we meet again Di, thanks for the laughs and the memories! I love ya!
Teresa Richardson (Mundelein IL)
June 3, 2013, 12:00 am
Please accept my sincerest condolences on the passing of beautiful Diana. I feel very blessed that she was my “friend”. I am definitely a better person for having known her.
Justine and Bob Topkin (pompano beach FL usa)
June 4, 2013, 12:00 am
Diana,You will be in our hearts forever. We love you.
Justine & Bob Topkin
Linda Seaver (Davie FL USA)
June 4, 2013, 12:00 am
I met Diana for the first time at the Clasic and I was so inspired my her energy and positive outlook on life,always smileing and making everyone around her feel special.Diana was a true Angel and will be missed by all.My deepest sympathy to her family.
ron solomon (coral springs FL)
June 4, 2013, 12:00 am
our deep condolences to diana’s family and friends. she was a wonderful and cheerful person to my familily WE WIL ALWAYS REMEMBER HER IN OUR THOUGHTS AND MINDS RON CHERYL DANA AND DREW SOLOMON
Sandy Topkin (Coral Springs FL USA)
June 4, 2013, 12:00 am
My love I will miss you more than words could ever say. You are the most wonderful person I have ever met and I thank for our 14 months together. God has taken you from earth as he needs you in heaven. There could be no other reason he could take you from us all. I will love you forever. You are and always be my boo.
Andrea Davis Breen (Chanhassen MN USA)
June 5, 2013, 12:00 am
Always ready for fun and a laugh, and generous with her heart. Remembering Diana in High School with gatherings in her backyard, her family opening up their home so we could have a safe place to hangout. The last time I talked with Diana she was smiling and beautiful at Patty’s wedding: One of those people that you are immediately at ease with after many years. In the end she had a lot of strength that was always there, reaching out and deciding to stay positive. I loved seeing the photos she sent of her strapping boys towering over her on either side, and her huge smile. No words can express the loss of this great woman for her family and friends. My condolences go out to that inner circle and beyond. She lit up the path she walked.
jamie gitlitz (Aurora IL usa)
June 5, 2013, 12:00 am
Iloved Diana she was always kind and was beautiful inside and out!! My condolences to Her family…my prayers are with you.
Jamie Gitlitz
Pat (Pembroke Pines FL)
June 6, 2013, 12:00 am
Diana will be sorely missed by all. She was so upbeat and cheerful. It was contagious! You couldn’t be in a bad mood when you were around her. She was so brave in her fight with cancer. She was so optimistic. I just knew she was going to win the battle. Unfortunately God wanted her and he’s the boss! Now she is not in pain. The church service was beautiful and I’m sure she was looking down at all the people there for her family. Many couldn’t make it because they had to work. It must have made her feel so good to see so many caring friends and acquaintances. Diana, you and your family are in my prayers. You will be missed by all that knew you. Give Mike a kiss for me, oh, and Art too. Love ya, Pat ACE.