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Dena Grondahl Obituary

Dena Gayle Grondahl, 53, of Buna, passed away Sunday, December 15, 2013 at Christus St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont. She was born on October 9, 1960 in Port Arthur to Lewis Reckaway, Jr. and Sara Lane Reckaway. Dena worked in the healthcare business and was a private caretaker. She is survived by her daughter, Summer Ceasar and husband Cory of Groves; mother, Sara Reckaway of Evadale; father, Lewis Reckway Jr., of Buna; sister, Dawn Vincent of Evadale; brothers, Lewis Reckaway, III, and wife Jay of Evadale; David Reckaway and wife Monica of Evadale; Charles Reckaway and wife Grace of Houston. Dena is also survived by several nephews, nieces and longtime friends. A private memorial will be held at a later date. Details and registry available at Melancons.org.

Published by The Beaumont Enterprise on Dec. 16, 2013.
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MY CONDOLENCES TO ALL OF DENA'S FAMILY. I MET DENA'S DAD A FEW YEARS AGO WHEN HE VISITED IN CLAY KY. DENA AND I WERE CLOSE FRIENDS UNTIL SHE MOVED BACK TO TEXAS, I KNOW SHE WAS ALWAYS HOMESICK FOR TEXAS WHILE SHE WAS HERE. JUST DISCOVERED NEWS BY LOOKING UP ON COMPUTER TODAY AND WAS HEARTBROKEN. MAY GOD BLESS ALL OF YOU, FUZZ.

KEITH "FUZZ" UTLEY

June 2, 2014

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

December 18, 2013

Even after knowing her brother Charles for more than Thirty Years, I never got to meet Gayle in person. My condolences and prayers to the Reckaway Family.

Jim Walles

December 17, 2013

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

Alice Grondahl Heckman

December 16, 2013

Fly love fly...until we meet again.

Lisa (Lerae) Balsano

December 16, 2013

I am very sorry for your loss. May the God of all comfort be with you during this difficult time. My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
My heartfelt condolences to the family during this time of sorrow. (1Corinthains 15:26)
Please find peace in knowing that He understands your grief and He cares. 1 Peter 5:6, 7

December 16, 2013

May your light shine upon all forever more.

Charles Reckaway

December 16, 2013

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