Dennis W. Payette, 59, of Winthrop Harbor, IL, passed away on Saturday, January 10, 2009 at Vista Medical Center East in Waukegan, IL. He was born on March 27, 1949 in Waukegan to the late Joseph and Lenore Payette. He is survived by his loving family, brother, Joseph (Margo) Payette of Beach Park and sister, Patricia (Michael) Beyer of Zion. Dennis was a United States Air Force Veteran. Family and friends may meet on Saturday, January 17, 2009 from 11:00 am until 12:00 pm at Warren Funeral Home, 1475 N. Cemetery Rd., Gurnee, IL. A memorial service will follow at 12:00 noon at the funeral home on Saturday. A private family interment will take place at a later date at Warren Cemetery, Chapel of Peace Mausoleum, Gurnee, IL. Memorial contributions may be made to Sav-A-Pet or the American Cancer Society.