Jacqueline Denison

1929 - 2016

Denison, Jacqueline Passed away in her sleep on July 19, 2016 at 6:15 AM in Pittsburgh, PA at age 86. She was the beloved wife of the late Ben Denison (2008). She was the loving mother to Eileen (Warren) Stern, Dave (Dawn) Denison, Teresa (Tim) Jonasson, Mary Denison (Chris) Mark, Elizabeth (Bill) Parrish, Ann Denison (Adam) Berzowski and Josie (Chuck) Cashdollar. Jacqueline was a proud grandmother of 17 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. Jackie was born in Alton, IL on October 19, 1929. She was the daughter of Henry (Cotton) Boehl and Marie (Kane) Boehl. Jackie was an accomplished portrait artist, avid reader, lover of music and amazing gardener. She was a lifelong learner who graduated with her BS in art history from UWM at age 60. Jacqueline is survived by her sister Muriel (Mac) Slater of Milwaukee, WI and multiple nieces and nephews. Her funeral will be held at Plymouth Church 2217 E. Hampshire St., Milwaukee, WI 53211 on October 7, 2016 at 3 PM. The internment will be in Oakwood Cemetery in Geneseo, IL on October 8, 2016. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Geneseo Art League, 125 N. State St., Geneseo, IL 61254.