Denise L. Abildgaard

Denise L. Abildgaard, age 54, of Savanna, Illinois passed away Wednesday, June 20, 2018 at the Good Samaritan Society, Mt. Carroll, Illinois. Cremation rites have been accorded. A Celebration of Life service will be held at a later date.

Denise was born September 9, 1963 in Savanna, Illinois, the daughter of John and Karen (Hansen) Atkins. Denise worked as a CNA for RCIL in Emporia, Kansas for 10 years. She was a member of the Savanna Moose Lodge. Denise had a big heart— she loved kids, taking care of others, and above all else, her family.

Denise will be dearly missed by one daughter, Caryla (Andrew) Smith of Strong City, Kansas; eight grandchildren; one great-grandchild; three brothers, Richard (Christie) Atkins of Thomson, Illinois, John (Jennifer) Atkins of Litchfield, Illinois, Wayne (Barb) Atkins of Litchfield; two sisters, Joni Osage of Strong City, Kansas, Marie Atkins of Thomson; her stepmother, Pat Atkins of Thomson; Aunt Linda Hansen; and 18 nieces and nephews.

Denise is preceded in death by her parents, John and Karen; her grandparents, Kenneth and Alma Atkins; a brother-in-law, Jacob Osage, and an uncle, Roland Hansen.