Diane R. Danese (nee DaMata), 90, of Elk Grove Village, passed away Sunday, December 7, 2025. An avid world traveler and award winning artist, Diane was a teacher for 35 years at St. Theresa in Palatine. She was a dedicated long time member at Church of the Holy Spirit and active member at Westbrook Senior Living. Beloved wife of the late Joseph; loving mother of Valerie (Dan) Rudnick, Joseph, Jr. (Deb), Michael (Faline), Lynette (Dan) Boll, and Annette (Dave Sellner) Stronz; devoted grandmother of Danielle (Mike) Morrisey, Marie (Ryan) Burgquist, Rebecca (Tom) Ruggles, Jake (Libby) Stronz, Nicolet (David) Bougard, Elissa Danese, and Michelle (fiance Quinton Lum) Danese; proud great grandmother of 8 with #9 on the way; dear sister of Donelle (John) Flanyak, Darice (the late Kevin) DaMata-Gieger, and the late Dennis DaMata; fond aunt of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Wednesday, December 17 from 4:00pm to 8:00pm at Countryside Funeral Home and Crematory 1640 S. Greenmeadows Blvd. (at Barrington Rd.), Streamwood/Schaumburg. Funeral Thursday December 18 9:45am at the funeral home to Church of the Holy Spirit St. Gregory of Nyssa Parish. Mass 10:30am. Following services cremation private at Countryside Crematory. Inurnment 10:00am Friday, December 19at St. Michael the Archangel Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials to The Alzheimer's Association at www.alz.org are appreciated. Info www.countrysidefuneralhomes.com or (630)289-8054