G. Diane Conroy

G. Diane Conroy (nee Ruswick), 88 of Glenwood, wife of the late Thomas, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 12, surrounded by family. Loving mother of Susan (Ian) McLeod of Hinsdale, and Cynthia (the late Stephen) Rose of Glenwood. Cherished Grandma of Emily and Kathleen McLeod of Chicago, and Lauren and Stephanie Rose of Glenwood. Beloved sister of George H. (Vickie) Ruswick of Coto de Caza, CA. Devoted daughter of the late Gertrude (McCaffrey) Ruswick and the late George Ruswick, formerly of South Holland, IL. Fondest aunt to many and loved by cousins and friends.

Diane grew up in Chicago’s Roseland neighborhood, having attended Mercy High School and Thornton Community College. She taught first grade at St. Jude the Apostle in Dolton before devoting her life to raising her family. Diane was particularly proud of her four beautiful granddaughters who were the lights of her life. A day never passed without asking how her girls were doing. She also loved her cross-country road trips to California and Florida, her grand-doggies, and an ice-cold Pepsi.

Visitation Friday, October 16 from 4-8PM at Tews-Ryan Funeral Home, 18230 Dixie Highway, Homewood, IL. Funeral Mass 10AM Saturday, October 17 at St. John Neumann (formerly St. Joseph), 17951 Dixie Highway, Homewood, IL. Entombment Holy Sepulchre Catholic Cemetery and Mausoleum, 6001 West 111th Street, Alsip, IL. In lieu of flowers, please consider a memorial donation to the Sigma Kappa Foundation (https://give.sigmakappa.org/campaign/785076/donate?c_src=website), with funding directly benefitting Alzheimer’s Association research, Sigma Kappa Sorority’s national philanthropy.

For more information, please contact Tews-Ryan Funeral Home at 708-798-5300.