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March 11, 1942 – August 6, 2024

Denton “Denny” Keith Kime, 82, passed away on Tuesday, August 6, 2024, in Niles, Michigan.

Denny was born on March 11, 1942, in Niles, Michigan to the late Forest Kime and Florence (Hubbard) Phillips.

Along with his parents, Denny was preceded in death by his siblings, Beverly Gilchrist, Merle Kime, and David Kime.

Left to cherish the memory of Denny is his loving wife, Marlene (Holtz) Kime; daughter, Lisa Donaghe; several nieces and nephews, and first wife, Wilma (Payne) Kime.

Denny grew up with the “Barron Lake Boys” and they remained friends through the years. A dedicated educator at heart, Denny’s love for teaching biology at Eau Claire High School and Lake Michigan College was paralleled only by his enthusiasm for coaching softball—inspiring young minds both on and off the field.

A loyal fan of Notre Dame Football and Women’s Basketball, he carried the spirit of the game as effortlessly as he once played football, a testament to his Sigma Nu fraternity days. Denny’s commitment to his country shone through his courageous service in the United States Marine Corps, bearing witness to his strength and resilience in Vietnam, a place he later returned to as a gesture of peace and fellowship.

In the company of his beloved wife Marlene, Denny found solace and joy under warmer skies, embracing a well-earned getaway each winter. His legacy endures—not just as a veteran, an educator, or an inspector at Chardon Rubber—but as a man who lived life fully and with unwavering devotion to his community, friends, and the sports that echoed through his days.

Denny’s family would like to thank all of the VA Admin and caregivers, especially Christine Phillips, Ricky Perez, and Reyna Tello for all of their love and support during Denny’s final days.

A Memorial Service for Denny will be held at a later date.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Brown Funeral Home. Photos, condolences, and memories may be left for Denny’s family at www. BrownFuneralHome-Niles.com