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Kelli L Denker

Death by Force
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Kelli L. Denker, a 30-year-old woman from Dwight, Illinois, tragically passed away on June 14, 2014. Kelli, who was born on May 13, 1984, in Streator, Illinois, was a dedicated mother to her son, Jack. She worked as a manager at the Dwight Dairy Queen and was known for her love of fishing, camping, boating, and the Chicago Cubs. Kelli was also an avid blood donor for the American Red Cross.

On the morning of June 14, 2014, Kelli and her mother, Donna Denker, were found shot to death in th ...Read More
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  • Gun used in suicide connected with Dwight double-homicide | The Herald-News
  • Police say they have weapon used in Dwight murders | The Herald-News
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    Victim Details

    Kelli L Denker

    Female

    White / Caucasian

    Dwight

    IL

    2014-06-14

    30

    Kelli

    L Denker

    11/14/2025

    Forum Posts (3)
    I’ve been reflecting a lot on Kelli Denker's life, especially how much she seemed to love the smal... ...Read More
    07/23/2023
    I'm still trying to wrap my head around the tragedy that struck the Denker family. Kelli Denker and ... ...Read More
    07/03/2023
    Has anyone else been thinking about the other man who survived the shooting at Kelli and her mom's h... ...Read More
    06/27/2023
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