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Denene Jonette Kuennen
DENENE JONETTE KUENNEN
Cedar Rapids
Denene Jonette Kuennen, 47, of Cedar Rapids, passed away Monday, Sept. 6, 2021,
at University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City. Funeral Mass: 2:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 13, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Cedar Rapids, by the Rev. Ivan Nienhaus and the Rev. Aaron Junge. Visitation: 1 p.m. Monday until service time at the church. The family requests that everyone attending dresses casually, as they feel that's the way Denene would have wanted it. Arrangements by Stewart Baxter Funeral & Memorial Services, Cedar Rapids.
Denene Jonette Kuennen was born March 26, 1974, in Cedar Rapids, to Dennis and Janet (Pope) Kuennen. Her favorite team was the Green Bay Packers, she loved animals, and she enjoyed spending time with her family playing games like marbles and euchre. Life wasn't always easy, Denene climbed through many rough and life changing events, but it never defined her or changed her heart of gold. Denene was a God-fearing and faithful person who went above and beyond for everybody even if it meant giving her last. She also was the life of the party, making the best of her time anywhere with anyone. She had a great memory, she could remember everyone's birthday, anniversary or other special events. Most importantly, she cherished time with her loved ones. Denene is forever loved for her outgoing, giving, loving, strong and compassionate personality. Her spirit lives forever in our hearts.
She is survived by her parents, Dennis and Janet Kuennen; significant other, Shane Peterson; his children, Lacey, Shane and Seth; grandson, Landyn; sister, Kassandra (Omoro Sr.) Crusoe; niece, Acceia; nephew, Omoro Jr.; brother, Kyle (Christine) Kuennen; niece, Alicia; nephews, Kamden and Reid; and many extended family members and friends.
She was preceded in death by her maternal and paternal grandparents; and several aunts and uncles.
Memorials may be directed to the family.
The family wishes to extend a special thanks to Father Aaron Junge, Father Ivan Nienhaus, Suzanne Witte of UIHC and Bobby.
Please share your support and memories with Denene's family on her tribute wall at www.stewartbaxter.com under obituaries.
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