Age 55; passed away August 13, 2010; born January 21, 1955 to John and Hualah Smith. Denise worked for the Lansing Fire Department for 10 years. She is survived by her husband of 20 years, Morey; sons, Mathew (Rene) Peterson of Chicago, IL, Scott, Gary and Mike (Shari) Acker of Lansing; 4 grandchildren, Justin 17, Ashley 12, Evan 9 and Michael 5; brother, Chuck; sisters, Snookie and Marcella; brother-in-law, Lance and beloved pets, Bee Bee and Chicky. There will be no services or visitation. The family is being served by Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes, Lansing. On line condolences may be made at www.gorslineruncimanlansing.com