Denise Anne Fry, age 57, passed away on Friday, November 7, 2025 at her home with her family at her side.  She was born on May 29, 1968 in Rochelle, IL, the daughter of Dennis and Sally (Smith) Greffe.  Denise marred David Fry on November 2, 1996 in Rochelle. She worked as an administrative assistant in Admissions at Kishwaukee College.  Denise loved spending time with her family and especially enjoyed helping and caring for all children she encountered.  She had a passion for cross stitching and everyone knew she loved everything Christmas.  It goes without saying, that the Hallmark Channel was a favorite.   She is preceded in death by her mom, Sally Misciasci and step-dad Thomas Misciasci.

Survived by her husband, David Fry; 4 children: Nicholas Fry of Mascoutah, IL, Laura (Richard) Hines of Lake of the Ozarks, MO, Krystal (Owen) Freeman of Byron, IL, and Amanda Fry of Rochelle; 2 brothers, Edward (Julie) Greffe of Gobles, MI, and Daniel (Tanya) Greffe of Newark, IL; father, Dennis Greffe of DeKalb, and grandchildren: Haleigh, Audrey, Graycon, Madelyn, Elizabeth,  Aubrianna, Isabella, Kylyn, Alexander, Samantha, Hannah, Leia, Hazyl, Olyvia & Arya.

Memorial visitation will be held from 1:00 P.M. - 3:00 P.M. on Thursday, November 13, 2025 at the Unger Horner Funeral Home, 400 N 6th St., Rochelle.  Memorial service will follow at 3 P.M. on Thursday with Pastor Katherine Paisley officiating. Denise would have liked for everyone to come dressed in their ugly Christmas sweater. Cremation care provided by Unger Horner Funeral Home and Cremation Services.
In lieu of flowers,  Memorials may be made to the Rochelle United Methodist church.
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