Diane Cote', formerly of St. Petersburg, FL, died peacefully on December 31, 2014, at the age of 82. Diane was originally from Des Plaines, and, after graduating from Maine Township High School, joined the Lindsay Lovelies Dance Troupe. She worked at major night clubs throughout the country, including the famous Chez Paree in Chicago, where she was a "Chez Paree Adorable". After dancing for 17 years, Diane moved to Florida, where she worked for the St. Petersburg Times Newspaper for 25 years. Six years ago she returned to the Chicago area to be near family and resided in Huntley at the time of her death.
She is survived by her sister, Nancy (Dennis) Jaynes of Huntley and by her nieces Linda DiVito, Wendy Bryant and Lynn Garnett, and two nephews, Michael Ham and Bruce Cote'. She is preceded in death by her parents, her sister Mona Lee Kessler, and her brother Albert Cote'.
A private burial will be held at Calvary Cemetery in Clearwater,FL. For further information, please call the funeral home in Huntley at 847-515-8772. On line condolences may be directed to www.defiorejorgensen.com.
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I worked with Diane at the Times where she spoke often of her time dancing. She was a delight who brightened my day and brought smiles to the faces of those around her. She will be sorely missed.
Oh how we'll miss Diane . . . she was so sweet and such a hard worker and a joy to work with as well. Her sense of humor was legend and she and the great Dick Bothwell at the Times would come up with the funniest jokes. So sorry she couldn't stay in the area, but it helps to be near family as we age. Rest in peace. /Lynda & Earl Towery