This memorial website was created to remember Dennis "Denny" D. Whitehouse who was born in Peoria, Illinois on August 1, 1947 and passed away on April 15, 2008. He will live forever in our memories and hearts.
Dennis “Denny” D. Whitehouse, 60, of Peoria, passed away at 2:24 a.m. on Tuesday, April 15, 2008, at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria.
Dennis was born on August 1, 1947 in Peoria, a son of George W. and Olly M. (Brown) Whitehouse. They preceded him in death. He married Rebecca L. Barthell on August 13, 1966 in Peoria at Charter Oak Bible Church. She survives.
Dennis is also survived by his mother-in-law, Eleanor L. Barthell of Peoria, whom he called “mom”; daughters, Amy L. (Walt) Zessin of Yates City and Tammy L. DeVita (Mike Behm) of Creve Coeur; son, Dennis Todd (Angie) Whitehouse of Fiatt; 10 grandchildren; brother, Larry W. (Judy) Whitehouse of Manito; family friend, Scott DeVita of East Peoria; and his faithful companion, Dasy Mae.
Dennis appreciated all of the help he received during his illness from his “brother”, Dave Barthell; sister-in-laws; and several nieces and nephews.
Dennis was a U.S. Army Veteran, serving from September 23, 1966 to September 22, 1969. He was in the Military Police and earned the Sharpshooter Badge with Rifle Bar. He was a member of the Peoria VFW Post 814 and the newly formed Peoria Heights American Legion Post 1111.
Dennis was formerly the Safety Director for Cox Transfer in Peoria and drove for over 17 years at various Peoria area trucking companies. Denny was really a “jack-of-all-trades”.
He was a member and song leader of the former First Missionary Baptist Church in Peoria. He was a fan of all music, but the Gaither Brothers were his favorite performers. His favorite songs were “Amazing Grace” and “Mansion over the Hilltop”.
Dennis was a fan of the Green Bay Packers, enjoyed fishing, camping, hunting, gardening and raising quail, rabbits and pigeons. His best times were spent in his garden and camping. He loved all of the holidays, especially Christmas and the Fourth of July.
His family is proud of him for being a hard worker, for the way he raised his children and the love he showed for his grandchildren. They were his life. He was very family oriented.
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. on Friday, April 18, 2008, at Swan Lake Memory Chapel in Peoria, with Pastor Greg Ogle officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to services at the chapel. Honor Guard will be provided by The Patriot Guard Riders in Illinois. Interment will be at Swan Lake Memory Gardens, with Military Honors provided by the U.S. Army and the Tazewell Military Rites Team.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the American Cancer Society’s Road to Recovery at 4234 N. Knoxville, Peoria, IL 61614.
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Clary Funeral Home in Peoria.
| Kathy Kidd |
Becky an Family |
April 20, 2008 |
I'm so sorry to have heard about your loss. God will help you get though this time of sorrow. An so will family an friends. Just remember Dennis will always be with you an watching over you all. Take care.
| Sharon (Becerra) Wick |
Our Condolences |
April 18, 2008 |
Although I don't know Denny and Becky much, I do know Davey and how much he loved his brother and so I just want to tell you that I am sorry to hear about your loss. Mom and Dad have been keeping me updated. I know that from what I hear that your family is very close and Denny will be missed a lot.
Davey, Gay and all your family, you are in my prayers.
Sharon
| shirley jimmy patti joe |
becky and family |
April 18, 2008 |
SO SORRY ABOUT DENNY .WISH WE ALL COULD BE WITH YOU.
| John Durham |
condolances |
April 17, 2008 |
To Larry and all the family members. Your are all in my prayers at this time of sorrow. The Lord is there for you, lean on him. This comes from someone who you will have to jog your memory to remember but I remember from my growing up days.
John Durham, formerly of Manito, now of Franklin Kentucky. God be with you all.
| Scott and Felicia Gauwitz |
Our Sympathy |
April 17, 2008 |
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family in this difficult time. If you need anything just let us know. God bless you all.
