Surnames: Denure, Rose, Salazar, Knox, Cordova, Nielsen, Ramage, Indelicato

----Source: Banner Journal (Black River Falls, Jackson Co., WI.) June 11, 2008

Denure, Dennis Michael (16 November 1952 - 8 June 2008)

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Dennis Michael Denure, 55, of the Hatfield area died Sunday, June 8, 2008, in his home under the care of Black River Hospice and Terry Salazar.

He was born November 16, 1952, in San Diego, CA, to Jesse and Shirley (Rose) Denure. He was raised in Beloit.

Dennis was a U. S. Army veteran.

He was employed as an over-the-road truck driver for over 30 years. In addition to having lived in California, Beloit and Hatfield, he had also lived in Colorado.

Dennis loved his family. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, the outdoors and NASCAR racing. He also was an avid Green Bay Packer fan.

Survivors include his lifelong companion, Terry Salazar of Hatfield; a daughter, Shannon (Kevin) Knox of Janesville; a son, Robert (Kristy) Cordova of Beloit; his mother, Shirley Nielsen of Hatfield; two grandchildren, Shawn and Jordan Cordova; two sisters, Jolene Ramage of Hatfield and Barb (Tony) Indelicato of Germany; nieces, Zoya and Diane; and nephews, Nino and D.J.

He was preceded in death by his father, a brother, Bucky, and a sister, Sue.

A celebration of life for Dennis Denure will be held from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday, June 12, 2008, at the Dewhurst Town Hall, Clark County. There will also be a celebration of life held in Beloit Saturday, June 14, 2008, from 9 a.m. until 11 a.m. at Hansen-Gravitt Funeral Home, 424 Prospect Ave, Beloit, WI 53511, with full military honors to follow.

The Buswell Funeral Home, Black River Falls (www.buswellfuneralhome.com) is assisting the family with arrangements.