Diana M. Capaul

September 4, 2021

Diana M. Capaul (Sibley), 79, passed away on September 4, 2021, surrounded by her family at her home in Grayslake, IL. She was born in Libertyville, IL. Diana initially attended Mundelein College and completed her Associate of Applied Science in Mid-Management and Certified Professional Secretary degrees at the College of Lake County. She used her knowledge at many companies including Hough Division of IHC, Gefco Company, Chicago Medical School, and Allstate Insurance Company, where she retired after 35 years of service. Diana was an active member of the Greater Lakes Chapter of International Association of Administrative Professionals (IAAP), and served as an officer at both local and state levels. Diana met the love of her life on March 17, 1962, at a St. Patrick’s Day party. She supported her husband faithfully in all avenues – including service in the U.S. Army, completing both his Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees, and being his partner in life for 58 years. Diana was also very active in the community and her children’s schools. She enjoyed sewing, crocheting, watching classic movies, and traveling to many countries with her husband. Diana was a member of St. Mary of the Annunciation Church in Mundelein and participated in many pork and corn roasts. Surviving is her loving husband, George Capaul; 2 children, John Capaul and Suzanne (Michael) Hites and 4 grandchildren, Melissa & Victor Capaul and Nathaniel & Samantha Hites. Diana was preceded in death by her parents, Phyllis and Calvin Sibley; sister, Carol Kick; nephew, Dean Kick; and granddaughter, Cassandra Hites. A visitation will be held from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. Tuesday, September 14, 2021, at Burnett-Dane Funeral Home, 120 W. Park Ave. (Rt. 176, one block west of Milwaukee Ave.) in Libertyville and again one hour prior to funeral mass at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday at St. Mary of the Annunciation Church, 22333 W. Erhart Road in Mundelein, IL. Interment will follow at St. Mary Cemetery, Fremont Center, IL. Memorial contributions would be appreciated to Illinois Carol Fisher Chapter, Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation, 2200 E. Devon Ave Suite 392, Des Plaines, IL 60018; 847-827-0404; [email protected] For info: 847-362-3009 or share a memory at www.burnettdane.com.