Of Horton, passed away March 20, 2020 age 57. Survived by her partner of 25+ years, Robert A. Basore, her mother, Margery Rule, 2 brothers, James (Mary Beth) Rule, Jeffery Rule, 1 sister, Dianna (Philip) Wilson, 4 nephews, William, Philip, Joshua and Matthew. Preceded in death by her father, David Rule. Denise graduated from Northwest High School in 1981 and JCC in 1995 with an Applied Science in Law Enforcement. She retired from the Michigan State Police in 2014 with 25 years of service. She enjoyed hunting, fishing, gardening, photography and loved animals. Private burial has taken place in Hillcrest Cemetery. A service honoring her life will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers contributions may be to the Dahlem Center.