Denise L. Klemz, age 63, of Naperville, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 13, 2023.

Denise was surrounded by her family until her last breath. Family came in from out of state to be by her side. She was part of a big family. Denise did not always have an easy life, but no matter what was put in front of her face she always had a smile. She enjoyed living life to the fullest. She loved being with her family and friends just having fun. She knew how to make her family laugh. Denise loved the outdoors, whether she was planting flowers in the garden, going on walks, camping and fishing with the family. She loved all kinds of animals from dogs, cats, birds, fish and bearded dragons.

Denise was a mother of three children, James Rabenberg, Katherine Johnson and Jonathan Fawell and 4 grandchildren who she loved and wished that she could have spent more time with them.

She was the second oldest of seven siblings, Dorothy (Steven) Alesi, Laura (Patrick) Boyles, Karen (Patrick) Pierce, Percy (Heather) Davis III, Doreen (Gary) Ellingwood, and Pamela (Tommy) Jewell. She truly loved her family.

She was also survived by an aunt, Debbie (Miguel) Hurtado. and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Preceded in death by her parents, Percy (Dorothy) Davis Jr.

Now our sister Denise is no longer suffering and is at peace in Heaven with Dad and Mom. She will be truly missed.

Funeral services for Denise will be held at Farkas Funeral Home, 3201 W. Jefferson Street, Joliet, 60431, Sunday, October 1, 2023, at 2:00 PM. Memorial visitation will be held from 1:00 PM until time of services.

For more information, please call 815-725-0100 or visit www.farkasfuneralhome.com.