Monica Renee Diaz

Monica was born in Chicago, IL, on April 15, 1969, to Carlos and Maria (Alfaro) Correa Sr. She graduated Normal Community High School in 1987 and Illinois State University in 1994.

Monica lived in Bloomington-Normal most of her life, working as a claims adjuster at State Farm for many years before transitioning to an Illinois public adjuster. She was a member of Eastview Christian Church in Normal. She found great joy in spending time with her family and many friends. Her love of family multiplied with the birth of each of her grandchildren. Monica loved traveling, but always considered Chicago to be her favorite city and was loyal to and loved the Chicago Cubs and Bulls.

Monica was diagnosed November 2021 with stage IV pancreatic cancer, which she faced with courage and strength. Monica’s family would like to thank the many friends and family who prayed for and supported them through the rapid development of the illness. They are especially grateful for the generous care Monica received during her stay at Carle Bromenn Medical Center of Normal, IL.

Those left to honor Monica’s memory include her children: Jessica (Evan) Wilcox, Nicole (Alex) Diaz, and Devin Diaz; grandchildren: Madelyn Kriter, Leora, Evalina and Isaac Wilcox; parents: Carlos and Maria Correa Sr; siblings: Carlos (Arlene) Correa Jr, Paul J (Kelly) Correa Sr, Melissa (Lance) Cabral, as well as several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her grandsons Enzo and Zeke Wilcox.

Monica rested secure in the knowledge that God had promised her full and perfect healing with Him when He called her home.

Family and friends will gather for a public visitation on Saturday, March 5, 2022 from 1:00pm to 3:00pm at Eastview Christian Church, 1500 North Airport Road, Normal, Illinois. Memorial service will follow at 3:00pm also at Eastview Christian Church.

An additional public visitation for Monica will be on Wednesday, March 23, 2022 from 4:30pm to 6:30pm at Chicago Tabernacle Church, 3231 North Cicero Avenue Chicago, Illinois. Memorial service will follow at 6:30pm also at Chicago Tabernacle Church.

Interment will occur at a date privately with immediate family at East Lawn Memorial Gardens, 1002 Airport Road, Bloomington, IL. In lieu of flowers, the family graciously asks to consider giving towards her son Devin’s future at the following GoFundMe website: https://gofund.me/50364a96

Condolences and memories may be left with the family at eastlawnmemorial.com