Danette Fulton Obituary (1962

Danette Marie Fulton - most loving mother, horsewoman, and loving force of life - passed away October 9, 2025, at the way-too-young age of 63, after a valiant six-month battle with ovarian cancer. She was born and raised in Chicago's Wicker Park neighborhood and baptized at The Church of the Holy Innocence as were her mother, brother, grandfather and daughter. Danette earned her B.S. at DePaul University and her M.S. from Northwestern University. She had a long successful career that also enabled her to cultivate the rest of her vibrant and fulfilling life. She loved taking care of animals - all of them! - and had a rowdy menagerie at any given time. If she could have kept her quarter horse Maverick in her Chicago apartment, she surely would have. She cherished the experiences of travel from visiting the glaciers of Iceland, horseback riding in Morocco, attending a traditional Pakistani wedding in Lahore, exploring the jungles of Sri Lanka, and most of all, joining her daughter Victoria in exploring Europe during her college study abroad. Her exuberance was limitless. There was no "if" for Danette, only "how?". She radiated fun. She loved music and food and was truly interested in the world. She had an amazing troop of lifelong friends collected all along the way from Antioch, Chicago, Boston, and beyond. She had a ready smile and the very best laugh. Most of all, she loved being the devoted mother of Victoria Susan Fulton, whose relationship exemplified the closest and strongest of bonds. Her love for Victoria was boundless. She loved being a mom figure to many. Seeing Victoria build her own friendships was a source of joy. Watching Victoria thrive and enjoy her own life was her fondest wish come true. Through Victoria, Danette's strength, determination, wit, and love live on. Memorial gathering Sunday July 19, 2026, 11-3pm, at Hoosier Grove Barn, 700 W. Irving Park Rd., Streamwood, IL, 60107. Arrangements by Inclusive Funeral Care, 773-318-1305 or www.InclusiveFuneralCare.com.