Denise Lawrence 70 died Thursday evening at the Bethany House in Dubuque following an extended illness.

Mass of Christian burial will be held, at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, November 18, 2023, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Prairieburg, Iowa where visitation will start at 9:00 a.m. until service time.  Fr. Paul Baldwin will officiate at the services.  The interment will be in the St. Joseph Cemetery.    Goettsch Funeral Home, Monticello has taken Denise and her family into their care.  Thoughts, Memories, and Condolences may be left at www. goettschonline.com.  In lieu of flowers please send a donation to the Central City Senior Dining Program

Those left to cherish her memory are her son, Michael (Abby), a granddaughter, Lucy, her mother, Marilyn Lloyd, and 3 siblings, Ken (Sandy) Lloyd, Karen Lloyd, and Cheryl Ryan.   Denise was preceded in death by her husband, C.W. her son John, her father, Edward, and a brother-in-law Doug Ryan.

Denise Marie Lloyd was born August 9, 1953, at Mercy Hospital, Anamosa, Iowa.   She was the daughter of Edward and Marilyn Palmer, Lloyd. Denise graduated from, Central City High School in 1971.  She married C.W. Lawrence on December 11, 1982, at St. Joseph Catholic Church.  Denise was employed at Rockwell Collins for 33 years.   She then worked at the National Motorcycle Museum in Anamosa and the parish office at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Monticello.  She retired on July 31, 2021. Denise lived at the family acreage outside Prairieburg until February 2023, when she relocated to Dubuque to be closer to her son Michael & his family.

Denise was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. She enjoyed reading, writing & journaling. She was a proud Noble Nutcrackers Hallmark Club member with an extensive ornament collection. She loved spending time with family and friends, always showing off her beloved granddaughter Lucy.