Dennis Lee Tillemans passed away Tuesday, January 16, 2018 at St. Francis Regional Hospital with his family by his side. He was born November 1, 1956 in Wichita, Kansas to Paul E. and Rosa R. Tillemans.

Preceding Dennis in death was his father, Paul. Survived by his mother, Rosa, loving wife, Debra L (Ross) Tillemans, daughters; Brandi (Jim) Beckstein and Amber Tillemans, grandchildren; Madeline, Hudson and Lauryn, and siblings; Sherry, Cathy, Rita Kay, Greg, Mike, David, Ramona Sue, and Vickie, Dennis was a loving son, husband, father, grandfather and friend to all.

Dennis, as a 35 year veteran of Boeing / Spirit Aerosystems, was an avid outdoorsmen. He shared his passion for hunting and fishing with all and was happiest with rod and reel in hand. We cherish the time we spent with you and every everlasting memory. You know we never say goodbye we always say until next time. We love you to eternity and may your legacy live through us forever. Memorial may be made to American Diabetes Association, www.diabetes.org, in memory of Dennis L. Tillemans.

Public Viewing: 3-5pm Friday Jan 19, Smith Mortuary, 501 SE Louis Blvd., Mulvane. Rosary: 7pm Friday Jan 19, St. Michael's Catholic Church, 525 E. Main, Mulvane. Funeral Mass: 10am Saturday, Jan 20, St. Michael's Catholic Church.

Graveside Service: immediately following Funeral Mass at Hillcrest Cemetery, 10102 E 95th St S, Derby, KS. We welcome you to join us following graveside service for lunch at the Parish Hall, St. Michael's Catholic Church in celebration of “our hero”.