Deniece Ann Terkleson, 64, of Bettendorf, passed away Sunday, December 6, 2015 at Clarissa C. Cook Hospice House, Bettendorf. Per her wishes cremation rites have been accorded. Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home and Crematory, Rock Island is assisting family with arrangements. Memorials may be sent to St. Jude's Children's Hospital in Deniece's memory.

Deniece worked as a photographer for WHBF and WQAD, law librarian at the East Moline Correctional Facility, and her recent occupation was working for a Christian radio station in Branson, MO.

Deniece is survived by her brother, Darwin Terkleson; daughter Jennifer Nipper; son-in-law, Michael Nipper; three grandchildren; friend, Pat Hendrickson; other long time friends and family; and her beloved cat Buddy. She was preceded in death by her parents.

Online condolences may be left to Deniece's family at www.wheelanpressly.com.