Denise Mae Dondineau, 47, of Kinde unexpectedly passed away on Sunday, June 7 ^th at home with her family.

She was born March 25 ^th , 1973 in Bad Axe, the daughter of Harold and Judy (Zinger) Dondineau.

She was an animal lover, and her greatest joy in life was helping others. After graduating from North Huron High School in 1991, she then attended Great Lakes College in Bad Axe, receiving her Associates degree in Computer Science in 1998.  Denise enjoyed working in the retail environment, specifically in the field of telecommunications.

As a very dedicated, hard-working, independent young woman & student, she raised 2 children whom she taught to always be strong-willed, and precocious. Through all of her hard work and busy life-style she always managed to strive for a better life for her & her family. Denise always made time to be there for everyone she cared about.  Even when she was exhausted her family and friends were always her #1 priority. If things were going bad, good, or mediocre she always managed to maintain an optimistic perspective. Denise truly cherished everyone in her life and will be missed immensely.

Denise (Neese) is survived her parents: Harold & Judy (Zinger) Dondineau; her 4 children: Jacob Joseph Juzek, Abigail Mae Dondineau, Cameron Spooner, & Zachary Griffin; Fiancé: Kevin Smith; 3 sisters: Linda (Kevin) Krueger, Selma (Lonnie) Wendland, and Mary Dondineau; 2 brothers: Harold Dondineau, and Phillip Dondineau; 4 uncles: Barry (Kathy) Zinger, Richard Zinger, Bill (Myra) Bowers, and Jerry (Ruthy) Bowers; 3 cousins: Whitney Zinger, April Gibson-Zinger,  and Randy Zinger; 6 nephews: Anthony (Brittany) Dondineau, Joseph Leggier, James Krueger, Gerald (Gina) Dondineau, Richard (Alicia) Dondineau, and Nathan Dondineau; 4 nieces: Elizabeth (Brian) Dondineau-Wilson, Alexandria Wendland, Becky Dondineau, and Keri Dondineau; 3 great-nephews: Michael Leggier, Keenan Wilson, and Roman Dondineau; 7 great-nieces: Angelina Leggier, Natalie Dondineau, Ellie Miller, Gera-Lynn Dondineau, Alyssa Dondineau, Raine Wilson, and Aneliese Prill.  Cremation has taken place.  A memorial service will take place at a future date.  Arrangements were through the Knoblock Funeral Home in Kinde.