

Elizabeth (Alice) Denten, 94, of Arlington Heights, Illinois, left us peacefully on April 11, 2025. A beloved wife, mother, sister, sister-in law, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, godmother and close friend to countless people of all ages. She will always be remembered for her positive life loving attitude and the love, kindness, and devotion that she showed to her family and friends throughout her long and happy life.
Born on December 22,1930, in Chicago, she was the devoted daughter of Bernard and Katherine Reimen. Alice graduated from Good Counsel High School in Chicago. On June 24,1950, she married the love of her life, William A. (Bill) Denten. The two shared countless great times and a love that lasted nearly 75 years.
She spent most of her life caring for her nine children. When they were all grown, she enjoyed several years working at J.C. Penny in the Social Expressions (greeting card) Department where customers became friends. After retiring she and Bill spent time planning and taking trips throughout the US and Canada in their RV, often taking grandchildren along.
Alice is survived by her loving husband William A. Denten, daughters Maureen (Frank) Postal, and Cathleen (Bill) Botheroyd, sons William R. (Debbie) Denten, John (Jane) Denten, James Denten, Patrick (Julie) Denten and Terry (Kathy) Denten as well as 12 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her children Darlene McCook and Daniel Denten.
A lifelong devoted and faithful Catholic, visitation will begin at 10:00 am April 24, 2025 with a Mass to celebrate Alice’s life at 11:00 am at Our Lady of the Wayside Church, 434 W Park St, Arlington Heights, IL 60005.
All are welcome.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to: The Women’s Centers of Greater Chicagoland, 5116 N. Cicero Ave., Chicago IL 60630.
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