Denise Joy Stevens

Denise Joy Stevens obituary, McHenry, IL

Denise Joy Stevens

Denise Stevens Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Mar. 11, 2021.
Denise Joy Stevens, age 73 of McHenry, IL passed away peacefully at JourneyCare Hospice in Barrington. She was born in Hull, Yorkshire, England on February 24, 1948 the daughter of Kenneth and Joyce Summers. Denise married her beloved husband Gary B. Stevens in Longueuil, Quebec Canada, on September 21, 1968. Denise was an avid Blackhawks fan and enjoyed watching them play. In her free time, she enjoyed traveling with her husband all over the country in their motorhome and more recently spending winters in Florida. She is survived by her husband of 52 years Gary; her daughter Lynne (Keith) Beaudry; grandchildren: Samantha, Kaitlyn and Kyle. As well as extended family and friends. She has preceded in death by her parents; Kenneth and Joyce Summers. Visitation will take place on Wednesday, March 17, 2021 from 4 pm to 8pm at Colonial Funeral Home 591 Ridgeview Dr. McHenry IL. Family and Friends will meet on Thursday, March 18th at 10am at McHenry County Memorial Park in Woodstock, IL for graveside service. With the current CDC recommendations and Illinois guidelines, only 50 people will be allowed within the funeral home facility at a single time, everyone attending the visitation will be required to wear a mask while in the building and practice safe social distancing protocol. In lieu of flowers memorial donations in Denise's name may be directed to Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation https://www.pulmonaryfibrosis.org/ Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation 230 East Ohio Street, Suite 500 Chicago, Illinois 60611.

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Mary Johnson

March 20, 2021

Dear Lynn and family. Ted and I are very saddened to hear of your mom's struggles with pulmonary fibrosis and her passing. Please accept our sincerest condolences.

Judi Witkowski

March 18, 2021

Gary, Lynne and family, we are so sorry for your loss. Denise was a very dear and gentle soul. Keep your memories of all the good times that you shared close at heart. Although we cannot be with you, our thoughts are with you at this most difficult time. Hugs from Judi and the Witkowski clan

Claire Lalande

March 18, 2021

Gary, Lynne and family, so sorry for your loss. May the memories of all the good times shared together keep your strong during these difficult times. My thoughts and prayers are with you... Hugs, Claire

Don Staniforth

March 17, 2021

Gary and Lynne, we are sorry for your loss. share your memories as they shall comfort you on this journey. Denise was and will always be a part of your lives, have solace in knowing she was a fighter to the end showing everybody to never give up on life.
Lina and Donnie Staniforth

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