Dennis A White
April 4, 1940 - September 5, 2025 Dennis White of Geneva, Illinois, was killed in a tragic car accident on September 5, 2025. His sudden passing leaves a deep void in the lives of family and friends. Dennis was born April 4, 1940, to Harold and Mabel White in Minneapolis, Minnesota. He graduated from DeLaSalle High School in 1958 and soon after enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps. While stationed in Okinawa, Japan, he met the love of his life, Ritsuko. After completing his service, Dennis returned to Okinawa to marry her, beginning a lifelong partnership rooted in faith and commitment. Dennis built a distinguished career in public service as a federal employee, a role that took his growing family across the globe until his retirement in 2000. In retirement, he fulfilled a lifelong calling by becoming a Catholic deacon, through which he joyfully served his parish and community. Dennis and Ritsuko shared nearly 65 years of marriage, raising four children while cultivating a home grounded in faith, resilience, and love. They enjoyed gardening together, often tending their plot at the Geneva Community Garden. They are survived by their children: Nancy (Shiv) of New York City; Carol (David) of Geneva, Illinois; Daniel of Ketchikan, Alaska; and Cathy (Jason) of San Jose, California; and seven grandchildren: Michael, Rachel, Sarah, Varun, Benjamin, Rosie, and Max. Dennis is survived by his siblings Mary (Richard), John, James (Sherry), and Howard, and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and his sister Kathleen. A visitation will be held Friday, September 12, 2025, from 4:00–7:00 p.m. at Yurs Funeral Home, 1771 W State Street A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, September 13, 2025, at 10:30 a.m. at St. John Neumann Catholic Church, St. Charles. The interment will be at the Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery in Elwood, IL on Tuesday September 16, 2025 at 10:00 A.M. An honor guard will provide military rites in honor of Dennis. The Funeral Mass will be livestreamed using the link below. https://www.sjnstcharles.org/watch-mass-online Guest BookShareEmailPrint |
