Mitzi Diamond Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Mitzi Diamond (Simon) Born August 30, 1927, in St. Paul, Minnesota. Passed away peacefully on Sunday June 12, 2022. Preceded in death by husband of 50 years, Meyer “Mike” Diamond; parents, Becky & Michael Simon; brothers, Melvin, Nathan, Hershey, Leon & Richie; sisters, Eileen Brooks, Marion Levine & Ethie Rutzick; and brothers- and sisters-in-law, Florence Alch, Beverly Simon, Phyllis Simon, Elaine Simon, Monroe Brooks, George Levine, Harold Frishberg & Yale Rutzick. Survived by son, Gary (Kathy) Diamond; daughter, Denise (Dr. Marshall) Hertz; grandchildren, Benjamin (Lauren) Hertz & Annie (Jason) Guzman; great-grandchildren, Matilda Hertz, Simon Hertz, Mickey Hertz, Penelope Guzman & Luisa Guzman; sister-in-law, Maxine Simon; and many nieces & nephews. Mitzi lived a very full life and enjoyed every minute of it. Her greatest passions were socializing with family & friends and playing bridge (a Life Master). She was an excellent homemaker and loved to cook and bake. The family is grateful for her wonderful and attentive caregivers Brenda, Heidi, Renee, Sue, Ashley, Emily, Morgan, Stacy, Suzy, Bobbie Lynn, Kendra, Kira, and Kayla; and the outstanding Park-Nicollet Methodist Hospice nurses and staff. GRAVESIDE SERVICE: Wednesday, June 15, 2022, 11am at ADATH-YESHURUN CEMETERY, 5605 France Ave. S., Edina. Service also available on zoom: send email to zoom1@hodroffepstein.com for the link. SHIVA: Wednesday, June 15, 7pm at TEMPLE ISRAEL, 2323 Fremont Ave. S., Minneapolis. In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to JFCS, Planned Parenthood North Central States, or donor’s favorite charity.

Mitzi Diamond

August 30, 1927 - June 12, 2022