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Denise M. Becotte

Denise Becotte

ISHPEMING, MI – Denise M. Becotte, age 58, of 318 W. Canda St. Ishpeming, passed away Sunday, November 3, 2019 at UP Health System Marquette surrounded by family and friends due to a battle with a recent illness.

Denise was born in Ishpeming on June 28, 1961, daughter of Thomas Becotte (Marie) and the late Karen (Larson) Becotte. Denise was a graduate of Gwinn High School and went on to further her career at NMU where she received her bachelor’s degree in social work. Denise had worked at Pathways as an Activity Therapist at the Marquette Work Center for 17 years. Denise spent most of her time doting over her grandchildren who were the love of her life. Denise loved her dogs Taffers, Axel, Barney and most recently Rusty, enjoyed tending to her flowers, lounging in sunshine and cheering for the Green Bay Packers.

Denise is survived by daughter Mindy Lohman of Ishpeming and three grandchildren, Josie Robson, Brendan Robson and Lyla Quinnell; her father Tom (Marie) Becotte of Anoka, M; sister Lynette Becotte of Jacksonville Beach-children Karis; two brothers, Bob (Melissa) Becotte of Gladstone-children Nick and Ryan; and Jamie Becotte of Marquette. She was preceded in death by her mother Karen Becotte and her grandparents John and Ruth Becotte, and Edwin and Taimi Larson.

A private graveside service will be held at the Gwinn Cemetery, followed by a celebration of her life with the date and time to be announced at a later date in the spring.

The Bjork and Zhulkie Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.