Denise Kay Mills
April 07, 2015
Denise Kay (Fritz) Mills, 63, of Lake Panorama passed away April 7, 2015. Denise the wife, mom, sister, grandmother and friend is in the loving arms of our Lord. She was born August 13, 1951 in Defiance, Ohio to John Russell Fritz and Donna V. (Heisler) Fritz. Denise is a 1973 graduate of Bowling Green State University.
She was married July 5, 1975 to Gary Mills in Toledo, Ohio. They have three children together; son, Mark Fitzgerald Mills, daughters, Shaylin Kay (Ryan) Gladson (granddaughter Harper Kay) and Katie Victoria Mills. She is also survived by sisters, Carol Method (Jim Kibler) of Ft. Myers, Florida, Paulette (Bruce) Kay of Dublin, Ohio; brother, Jon (Jackie) Fritz of Toledo, Ohio as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Denise was preceded in death by her parents; and infant sister, Marcia Ann Fritz.
Denise was a member of P.E.O. Sisterhood Chapter B Y and the Red Hat Society. Denise loved her children and rarely missed their many athletic and social activities. Denise enjoyed traveling, reading, playing bridge, tennis, pickle ball, golf, gardening, and scrapbooking. There was a special attraction to animals. She has many dear friends at Lake Panorama as well as the numerous cities she has lived over the years. She has been such an inspiration to so many while battling ovarian cancer.
A memorial service will be held on Monday, April 13, 2015 at 11:00 am at Lutheran Church of Hope, 925 Jordan Creek Parkway in West Des Moines, Iowa. Visitation begins at 10:00 am.
Memorials are requested to be made to St Jude’s Children’s Hospital, Standup 2 Cancer or The American Cancer Society. Condolences may be expressed online at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.
Uncle Leighton & Aunt Lois Fritz, Hamilton, IN.
04/09/2015
We are saddened to learn of Denise's passing after the great effort she had made to lengthen her stay with the family and enjoy that lst grandchild. She is now out of pain and stress and may you and the family now know of the love and grace of the Lord giving you peace and comfort in the lonely months ahead. Love & blessings to all.
David Wagler
04/09/2015
Gary and Family, I am very sorry for your loss, may you find strength and comfort in this very difficult time. Thoughts and prayers to all of you.
Bill and Sherry Rodgers
04/08/2015
To my friend Gary and his great family,
My heart is very sad to know that Denise has left for her new home in Heaven. I will always remember her as such a great lady, who cared more than anything for each of you. My prayers are for your peace and happiness as you celebrate Denise in her life well-lived.
Bill and Sherry Rodgers
Waynesboro, Va