Denise Marie Love, 73, of Walnut Grove, MO passed away Thursday, July 10, 2025. She was born February 3, 1952, to Loring and Nancy Erickson in Minneapolis, MN.

On April 11, 1983, Denise married the love of her life, Tony Love. Together they loved all things Disney. She was an avid collector of Disney and The Wizard of Oz. She was fondly known as the "Toy Lady" at the flea markets and swap meets.

She was preceded in death by her parents; many aunts and uncles and three sisters-in-law.

Denise is survived by her husband of 42 years, Anthony "Tony" Love; her children, Sandra McDonald and Bruce Crockett; her grandchildren, Cherilyn Holmstrom, Hanna Crockett, and Kyle Pszenny; her great grandson, Weston Holmstrom; and her brothers, Don, Dave and Scott Erickson.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services of Springfield, MO.