Service Details
A celebration of her life will be held at the funeral home on Thursday, April 4th. Visitation from 4:00-6:00pm with a service to follow at 6:00pm. Immediately following the service, you are welcome to join the family for a continued celebration at her sister’s house. The address will be provided at the funeral home or by request.
Denise D. Byers, passed away on Tuesday, March 26, 2024. She was born in Racine on July 23, 1962, the daughter of the late Marvin and Charlotte (nee: Huff) Osenga.
On July 7, 1984, in the Lutheran Church of the Redeemer, here in Racine, she was united in marriage to Jeffrey W. Byers. Denise had been employed by Burgess Anderson and Tate, Andis Corp, Lacrosse Footwear Inc. (Rainfare), and All Saints.
Denise was a member of Mt. Pleasant Lutheran Church, where she sang with the choir for many years. She was also an accomplished pianist and organist.
Surviving are her husband, Jeffrey; their daughter, Heidi (Jason) Lewerenz, granddaughter, Arya of Racine; sister, Debbie (Mark) McKinney, of Franksville; nephew, Adam Heaps; aunt, Marion Osenga, of Racine; aunt, Diann (Charlie) Hostettler of Jacksonville, FL; cousin Lori (Sebastian) Stanciu of Jacksonville, FL, cousin, Brian (Liz) Hostettler of Jacksonville, FL; father-in-law George (Kathy) Byers of Saukville; brother-in-law Tim Byers of Milwaukee; brother-in-law Greg (Lori) Byers of Grafton.
She was preceded in death by her grandparents Albert (Annabelle) Huff; grandparents Andrew (Caroline) Osenga; uncle, Einar Carlson; and mother-in-law Sandy (George) Byers.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to Azura Memory Care Community in Oak Creek and St. Croix Hospice for taking such good care of Denise.
Jeff and Renae Johnson says
We wish you strength and peace in our continued prayers for your family!!
Maydell Williams says
Debbie, my prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. -Maydell
Jim and Shelly Lindquist says
We were so sorry to hear of Denise’s passing. Jeff and family and Debbie and family we will keep you in our prayers.
Jeff Walkowiak says
Jeff, family and friends. Sorry for your loss, my thoughts and prayers are with you all. My deepest condolences.
Susan Cawley says
Sending hugs and prayers to Debbie.
Terry and Cahnrad Cagle says
Debbie, Jeff and family your in our thoughts and prayers with this huge loss. She gave us so many happy memories to remember
Karen S Schellin says
My thoughts are prayers are with you all during this incredibly difficult time.
Kathleen Bialecki says
To the Byers Family,
So sorry to hear of Denise’s passing.