Denise B. (VonBank) Despenas, 68

Denise B. (VonBank) Despenas, 68, of Kensett, IA passed away Sunday, December 22, 2019 in Mason City, IA.

Denise, the daughter of Isidore and Clara (Steinhoff) VonBank, was born September 14, 1951 in New Prague. She was married to Peter Despenas for 40 years. They enjoyed gardening, canning,and sharing their harvest with family and friends.

Denise is survived by 3 step children, 11 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren;brothers & sisters, Harry (Arlene) VonBank, Julie Hennes, Bonnie Theis, Karen Kramer, Dan (Erika) VonBank, Noreen (Bill) Giesen and twin brother, Denny (Dotty) VonBank; also many nieces and nephews; and great-nieces and nephews

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Peter; brother, Gene VonBank; sister-in-law, Betty Ann VonBank; brothers-in-law, Norman Theis, Mervin Hennes, Roger Kramer, Chris Despenas and Billy Despenas; and nephews, Gordie Kramer and Dale Von Bank.

Services were held December 30, 2019 in Mason City, IA.