Diane Dellis
Diane Dellis, age 73, passed away November 21, 2017. Diane was born March 7, 1944, in Mytilene, Lesvos, Greece, to Panayotis and Marianthi Stambouli.
Diane graduated from Mytilene High School and attended an all girls’ university in Athens, Greece where she received her degree in child psychology development. She married Nicolas Dellis on March 5, 1967, and came to America and settled in Marquette, MI that same year. She moved to Sault Ste. Marie (the Soo) in 1974, where she worked next to her husband at the Ramada Inn and Convention Center, which they operated and owned along with other hotels and restaurants across northern Michigan.
In the Soo, she enjoyed being a member of the Rotary Club, a Red Coat Ambassador, a hospital volunteer with the War Memorial Hospital for 25 years, Sault Area Chamber of Commerce Ambassador, and was a member of the Women’s Business Owners’ Association. Diane was also a member of Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church in Lansing. She served eight years as a parish council member including two years as treasurer. She also served as both a member and board member of the Philoptochos Society. Diane enjoyed traveling with her family, participating in her grandchildren’s activities, biking, taking care of her flowers, theater, spending time with friends, and dancing.
She is survived by her daughters, Liana (David) Pridnia and Nicolette (Vince) Nystrom; grandchildren, Nicolas, Christopher, Robert, and Alexa; sisters, Pepi (George) Christodoulou and Evlavia Christodoulou, all of Greece; and several nieces, nephews and other extended family. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Nicolas; sisters, Toula Eleftheriou and Maritsa Parissis; and her brother, Takis Stambouli.
Diane’s family will receive friends from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 29, 2017, at the Estes-Leadley Greater Lansing Chapel (www.EstesLeadley.com) where the Trisagion will be held at 7:30 p.m. The funeral service will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, November 30, 2017, at Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, 1701 East Saginaw Street, Lansing, with the Rev. Fr. Mark Sietsema officiating. Interment will take place in Spring 2018 at Riverside Cemetery, Sault Ste. Marie, MI.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, www.holytrinity-lansing.org/donations or The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society of Michigan, 1471 E. 12 Mile Rd., Madison heights, MI 48071.
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John J. Jobes
November 25, 2017 at 10:42 amOur Deepest Sympathy to the Family of Diane. I have fond memories of Diane and her Husband when they had the Grand Opening of the Ramada Inn In Sault Ste. Marie, I was a young Air Force Veteran who decided to make the Sault my home. I married a local girl ( Jan M. Worley) and we still reside in the Sault. I played the Hammond Organ for Diane and her husband for this Grand Opening and several times after. Good wonderful people they were. God Speed Diane and our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time.
Sincerely, John J. and Jan M. Jobes
Al Beamish
December 1, 2017 at 3:43 pmI share the loss of Diane with her family and many friends. I knew well both Diane and Nic for many years. Their daughters Liana and Nicole were former students, and I share treasured memories of them. I convey sincere sympathy now and in the coming months.