Kimberly Ann Diaz, 55 of Elgin died Thursday, December 17, 2015 at Presence St. Joseph Hospital. The daughter of James Williams and Elizabeth Lillian (Erdmann) Spears, she was born August 12, 1960 in Berwyn, IL.
She loved her grandchildren, and was a very giving person. Kim was friendly, and outgoing in her community. She enjoyed her plants, gardening, and all animals. Kim was full of life, and had a wonderful sense of humor.
She is preceded in death by her father.
Kimberly is survived by her mother; six children, Kari Kaniuka of Zion, Korey Kaniuka of Elgin, Kris (Vanessa) Spears of West Dundee, Krista Diaz of Cary, Savanna Diaz of Chicago, and James Spears of Coal Valley; 11 grandchildren, and many friends.
A memorial service will be held at O'Connor-Leetz Funeral Home, 364 Division Street, Elgin, on Wednesday, December 23, 2015 at 12:00 noon until time of service at 3:00. Service will be officiated by Reverend Timothy Perry of Nationwide Chaplain Services. For more information please call O’Connor – Leetz Funeral Home at 847-741-1400.