Diana Theodosia Sangalis, of Helena, Montana, formerly of Chicago, Illinois, passed away on April 14, 2025. She was 98 years old at the time of her death.
Diana was born to Theodore and Ourania (Netos) Sangalis on July 30, 1926, in Freeport, Illinois. Diana was the eldest of three (3). In 1992, at the age of 64, Diana graduated from Roosevelt University with a bachelor’s degree of general studies.
Diana had an affinity for French influence in art and furniture. She took pride in her dress and appearance, never leaving her home without looking perfectly primmed and proper. She was an avid reader and enjoyed keeping up with world news, politics, and culture.
Diana is preceded in death by her parents, Theodore and Ourania Sangalis; and her brother, Nicholas Sangalis.
Diana is survived by her children, Avra (Bob) Branson, and Dennis (Sandra) Kakures; grandchildren, Brianne (Nick) Mulvaney, Rachel (Andrew) Grim, and Greg (McKinley Gunter) Branson; great grandchildren, Cordsen, Carter, and Camden Grim; brother, Dean (Velda) Sangalis; sister-in-law, Evelyn Sangalis; and several nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, memorials in honor of Diana are suggested to St. Peter’s Hospice, mailed to St. Peter’s Hospice Department, 2475 E Broadway St., Helena, MT 59601. Diana’s family would like to extend their gratitude to Beehive Homes of Helena and St. Peter’s Hospice for their impeccable care of Diana through the final years of her life.
A Funeral Service will be held at 2:00 pm on Saturday, April 26, 2025, at Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home, 3750 N. Montana Ave, Helena, Montana 59602. A reception will follow services. Please visit this obituary page to view Diana’s funeral service.
Service Schedule
Funeral Service
2:00 pm
Saturday April 26, 2025
Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home
3750 N. Montana Ave.
Helena, Montana 59602
Funeral Reception
Following the Funeral Service
Saturday April 26, 2025
Reception Hall of Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home
3750 N. Montana Ave.
Helena, Montana 59602
Service Schedule
Funeral Service
2:00 pm
Saturday April 26, 2025
Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home
3750 N. Montana Ave.
Helena, Montana 59602
Funeral Reception
Following the Funeral Service
Saturday April 26, 2025
Reception Hall of Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home
3750 N. Montana Ave.
Helena, Montana 59602
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Victoria Netos says
I remember your Mom Diana – when she was visiting her Mom in East Chicago, Indiana and at gatherings with family events. Along with her flair for fashion etc. there was a more important good soul at heart – May her memory be eternal. Rest in peace Diana.
Victoria Netos..