Deneen Lynn Pennington

Deneen Lynn Pennington obituary, Haven, KS

Deneen Lynn Pennington

Deneen Pennington Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Glidden-Ediger-Wiggins Funeral Home on Jan. 16, 2026.
Deneen Lynn Pennington, 61, passed away on January 15th, 2026 at Salina Regional Health Center in Salina, KS, surrounded by her family.
Deneen was born October 13th, 1964 in Effingham, IL to the parents James Dush and Mary A. (Julius) Hoffner.
Deneen graduated from Hillsboro High School in 1982.
Deneen was united in marriage with Brad Pennington at the Marion County courthouse on August 10th, 1992.
Deneen worked at Pfizer as an attendant.
Deneen's favorite things were to be around her family. She loved spending as much time as she could with her great grandkids. Taking them on walks and sitting on the porch watching them run around the yard. She loved baking cakes and painting pictures.
Deneen is survived by her husband Brad Pennington, children: Amanda Morton (Nathan), Melissa Pennington, and George Pennington (Veronica). Grandkids: Katelynn Pennington, Tanisha Molina, Brenda Morton, Hailey Morton, Nathaniel Morton, Kris Compton, Shaylee Bashaw, Brody Bashaw, Audrey Fast, Karley Pennington, and Gage Pennington, and nine great-grandkids. Two sisters, Wanda Dush, Terry Penner (Gary), and one brother, James Dush.
Deneen is preceded in death by her mother Mary and her father James.
A funeral service will be held at Glidden-Ediger-Wiggins Chapel on with pastor Lynn Scott officiating. Burial will follow at Canton Township Cemetery in Canton, KS.
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