Dennis E. Brinks

Dennis "Denny" Edward Brinks, 76, of South Haven passed away Monday, Nov. 17, 2025, at Bronson Methodist Hospital, Kalamazoo, Mich.

Dennis lived his entire life in the South Haven area where he worked maintenance, welding and was a millwright. Besides his family, he had a love of golf and his Budweiser.

Dennis is survived by the love of his life, his wife of 41 years, Mary; daughters: Eliana Brinks and Kristina Mallec; son-in-law, Jeremy Mallec; grandchildren: Cameron Hartman, Paige Hartman and Connor Mallec; sister, Audrey Frabe; brothers: Kip Brinks, Ritchie Brinks and Roger (Julie) Brinks; brothers and sisters-in-law: Rick and Suzy Bus and Ron and Kris Bus; many nieces and nephews that he loved dearly. Also, an estranged son, William Brinks.

He was preceded in death by his father, Richard Brinks; mother, Delores Struble; stepmother, Nancy Brinks; brother-in-law, Leroy Frabe; father and mother-in-law: Richard and Betty Bus.

A celebration of life will be from 4-6 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 23, at Filbrandt Chapel, 1076 S. Bailey Ave., South Haven MI 49090.

To those who choose to leave a memory or condolence please visit www.starksfamilyfh.com. Arrangements are entrusted to Filbrandt Chapel Starks Family Funeral Homes and Cremation Services.