Deneen Kveton

Deneen F. Kveton (nee Simons), 85, of Ottawa, Illinois, passed away peacefully on September 12, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. She leaves behind a lifetime of love, memories, and a family who will miss her dearly.

Deneen was born on December 13, 1940, in Chicago, Illinois, to Frank and Antoinette Simons (nee Bickness). She was the beloved wife of the late James A. Kveton, with whom she shared 62 years of marriage. Together, they built a loving family and shared a lifetime of memories. She was also preceded in death by her son, James Joseph Kveton, and grandson, Jim Kupchek.

Deneen was a devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend. Her family meant everything to her, and she was happiest when surrounded by the people she loved.

Deneen also knew how to have fun and enjoy life. She loved playing bingo, trying her luck on the slot machines, spending time with her beloved Boxer dogs, and was an avid hummingbird enthusiast. These simple pleasures, along with time spent with family and friends, brought her great happiness.

Deneen is survived by her sisters, Karen (the late Joseph) Pyra and Barbara (the late Henry) Frenzel.

She is also survived by her children: Frank (Christine) Kveton, Suzanne (Donald) Borowski, Sandra Kveton, Kevin (Shelley) Kveton, and Deneen (David) Taylor. She was preceded in death by her parents.

She was a cherished grandmother to Grant, Kelly, Ryan, Brandon (Keeley), Nathan, Douglas (Brydie), Amanda (Ryan), the late Jim Kupchek, Nicholas (Kaylie), Jessica (Joe), Clay, Madison (Logan), Julia (Matt), Devin, Grace (Anthony), Jacob, and Jeremy, and a proud great-grandmother to 23 great-grandchildren.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, September 15, from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at Palos-Gaidas Funeral Home in Palos Hills, Illinois. A graveside burial will follow at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations in Deneen’s memory to Lightways Hospice and Serious Illness Care, 250 Water Stone Circle, Joliet, IL 60431.