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Denise DeSimone Obituary

Denise Margaret DeSimone of Palatine Services for Denise Margaret DeSimone, 46, formerly of Des Plaines, will begin with prayers at 9:45 a.m. Thursday, March 26, at Smith-Corcoran Funeral Home, 185 E. Northwest Highway, Palatine, and proceed to Holy Family Catholic Church, for a Mass at 10:30 a.m. Interment will be in St. Michael the Archangel Cemetery. Visitation will be from 3 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, March 25, at the funeral home. Born July 13, 1962, she died Sunday, March 22, 2009, after a courageous fight against cancer. Denise worked as a travel consultant for 20 years. She was a devoted daughter and sister and best friend to her mother. She was an avid traveler, cherished spending time with her nieces and great-nephew, was a dedicated friend and a lover of music. She was the beloved daughter of John and Darlene (nee Dahl) DeSimone; loving sister of John (Candice) and Michael (Kim); loving aunt of Deanna (Matt) Marquette, Carly, Nicole, Danielle, Ariana and Brielle DeSimone; loving great-aunt to Nathan Marquette; niece of Theresa and Sal Battaglia, Kay Bosco, and Larry and Rosie Dahl; and loving godmother and cousin to many. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the American Cancer Society, in Denise's name. For information, 847-359-8020 or www.smithcorcoran.com.

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Published by Daily Herald from Mar. 24 to Mar. 25, 2009.

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March 30, 2009

Dear DeSimone Family,

Please accept our deepest sympathies. You are in our Prayers and Thoughts.

Mike and Vicki Brennan

Laura DeLegge-Homerin

March 28, 2009

Denise will forever be in my heart and thoughts! She is a breath of fresh air, a smile that lights up the world. She always made me laugh and reminded me of the more important things in life. Her devotion and love for her family is amazing. I will cherish every minute I had with her. Thank-you for giving her to us.

Pattie Hines-Wiora

March 27, 2009

My Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in this difficult time.

Sue Dominick

March 27, 2009

Mr and Mrs. D, Johnny and Michael,
You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Love,
Michael, Sue and Judy Dominick

Steve and Ellen Chromik

March 26, 2009

DeSimoneFamily,
We are out of town and are sorry that we cannot express our sympathy in person.
Our hearts go out to you at this time and in the days ahead.She was a beautiful person inside and out.

Phil & Carol DeSalvo

March 25, 2009

Words cannot express our deepest sympathy over the loss of your dear, dear Denise. We are in Florida and, our daughter came down today and, told us this terrible news. We are thinking of you and praying for your family and, your daughter. We haven't seen her in a very long time but, her smiling face will always be in our memories.

Phil and Carol DeSalvo

Donna Reboletti

March 25, 2009

Dear DeSimone Family,
I met Denise at one of her travel talks at my parents home. It seemed like I had known her for years. She was just that type of person. She touched many lives with her smile and her stories. She will be missed. We were all lucky to have her in our lives.

March 25, 2009

Dear Desimone Family,

Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. May the memories you have be cherished and peace fill your hearts.

Sincerely, Luann & Don Olson & Family

March 25, 2009

DEAR DESIMONE FAMILY, OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY IN YOUR TIME OF SORROW. AL & BEV PONCHER

John M. Graff

March 24, 2009

Dear Mr. & Mrs. D and Family,
My deepest thoughts and prayers go out to you and the family.

Warmest Regards,
John, Kim, Louka and Preston Graff

Linda Hagstrom

March 24, 2009

Dear DeSimone Family,
I will always treasure the memories of Denise and her engaging smile and laughter! She was Bigger Than Life! She had such a great heart for friends & family and her photos' were the proof of all those she treasured at home and in her travels. Denise, I hope you're belting them out with Sinatra!
You are going to be greatly Missed! My heart & prayers go out to your family. With Deep Affection, Linda (Kastner) Hagstrom

Lisa Cauldren

March 24, 2009

Denise was a very special cousin, friend!! She never missed a party and was always the last to leave. We loved her deeply. She fought till the very end!Our prayers our with her. Love, Lisa ,Keith, Kyle and Joey

susan meyers

March 24, 2009

If you were the wonderful parents at NCH hospital every day you will still be in my prayers . I am so sorry for your loss . Oasis cashier .

March 24, 2009

Dear DeSimone Family,

In these difficult days, know that you are all in our prayers that Denise is at peace with our Lord. We miss her more than words can say. How blessed we were to have her in our lives.

Fondly,

Bunny Jahnke
Travel House

Jenny Gardner

March 24, 2009

Dear DeSimone Family,

You are all in our prayers. We hope that Denise has found peace and hope that time will help to ease the pain of losing someone so special to you.

With love,
Jenny, Jeff and Ethan Gardner

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