Dennis "Denny" Holmes

Holmes, Dennis “Denny” JANESVILLE/MADISON- Dennis “Denny” Holmes, age 55, passed away on Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2014, at Karmenta Center in Madison. He was born on March 6, 1959, in Janesville, the son of Alvin and Irene (Babb) Holmes. He married Victoria Meixner on May 20, 2000, in DeForest. Denny graduated from Janesville Parker High School where he was an outstanding basketball player. Later he attended MATC in Madison. He was an avid Packers, Brewers, and Phoenix Suns fan. Denny enjoyed watching the news, playing cards, and going to the casino, but his passion was woodworking. Family was important to Dennis. He is survived by his wife Victoria; step-sons, Gary Johnson, Lonnie Brown and Corey (Tiffany) Johnson; his step-daughter, Charlena Brown; and his sons, Andrew (Angela) Holmes and Ryan Holmes; grandchildren, Isaiah and Isabelle; mother, Irene, brothers, Donald, Kenneth (Lynella), Gene (Pat), Phillip (Olive), David (Beverly), Jerry (Pat), and Robert (Ann); many nieces and nephews; and his faithful companion, Homer. Denny was preceded in death by his father; and sister, Sandra. Funeral Services will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL HOME, 5203 Monona Dr., Madison, at Noon on Monday, Sept. 15, 2014. Burial will take place at Windsor North Cemetery. Visitation will be held at the funeral home from 10:30 a.m. until the time of the service on Monday. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the family. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com. Gunderson East Funeral & Cremation Care 5203 Monona Drive (608)221-5420