Denise Dillard

Denise Dillard obituary, Milton, WI

Denise Dillard

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10

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10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

St. Mary's Catholic Church

837 Parkview Dr, Milton, WI 53563

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10

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837 Parkview Dr, Milton, WI 53563

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Denise Dillard Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Albrecht Funeral Homes & Cremation Services - Milton on Aug. 27, 2025.

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Denise Dillard, 74, passed away peacefully at home in Janesville, Wisconsin on August 22, 2025. Denise was born the 4th of six children. She was a graduate of Ladywood High School and Indiana University of Continuing Studies and married Richard Dillard in Milton in 1994. She is preceded in death by her parents, siblings Maribeth and Tom, niece Julie and husband Richard. Denise retired from General Motors in 2008 and was a member of UAW Local 23, 933 and 95. She also had a personal jewelry business, Forever Diva from 2012 to 2016.

Denise is survived by siblings Phyllis McNamara, Tim (Brenda)McNamara, Dennis (Jackie) McNamara and a number of nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews.

A special thank you to Denise's special friends Susan Hughes and Larry and Darlene Kern for being faithful forever friends to her.

A Mass of Celebration will be celebrated at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Milton on Wednesday, September 10, 2025 at 11:00 am. Visitation is Wednesday, September 10, 2025 at St. Mary Catholic Church from 10:00 am until time of services at the church. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to St. Mary's Catholic Church, 837 Parkview Dr., Milton, Wis. 53563. The Albrecht Funeral Homes & Cremation Services, Milton is assisting the family with arrangements.

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Upcoming Events

Sep

10

Visitation

10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

St. Mary's Catholic Church

837 Parkview Dr, Milton, WI 53563

Send Flowers

Sep

10

Service

11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

St. Mary's Catholic Church

837 Parkview Dr, Milton, WI 53563

Send Flowers