Funeral Details

Diane E. Stotland Repkin, age 91, a real firecracker, peacefully passed away on August 30th. Diane was a professional dancer, world traveler and a Chicago Public School teacher for 30+ years, as well as a funny, generous, kind person. She loved her family and never missed attending a family celebration wearing her famous fish net stockings and high heels. She was the much-loved Baby Diane of her parents, the late Sam and the late Tillie Stotland. Diane was the beloved wife of Nikolai Repkin, loving sister of the late Sidney (late Ruth) Stotland and the late Evelyn (late Henry) Hyman, dear sister-in-law of Tom (Maria) Larsen. Cherished Auntie Diane-ee of Larry (Paula) Hyman, Gene Hyman, Heather Raphael, Leslie (Hector) Martel and Duane (Bonnie) Stotland. Dear great aunt of eight, great-great aunt of twelve, and lifelong friend of Marguerite Mishkin. Graveside Service Friday, 11:00 AM, Gate 250, Waldheim Cemetery, Forest Park, Il. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Temple Beth Israel, 3601 W. Dempster, Skokie, IL 60076 www.tbiskokie.org. To attend the funeral live stream, please visit our website. Arrangements by Chicago Jewish Funerals-Skokie Chapel, 847.229.8822, www.cjfinfo.com.