Nicole A. “Nikki” Harless-Dennis, age 27, of Toledo, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, May 5, 2019 at the Toledo Hospital. She was born on September 4, 1991 to Eugene and Rebecca (Ottinger) Harless in Toledo. Nikki was a graduate of Springfield High School in 2009. She received her Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Toledo and was currently studying to receive her MDPhD. She loved cooking, her dogs, and spending time with her husband and friends. Nikki’s smile and spirit will be missed by all who knew and loved her.

She was preceded in death by her infant son, Benjamin Dennis; grandparents, Daniel and Ella “Nammy” Opazewski. Nikki is survived by her loving husband and best friend, Ben Dennis; mom, Becky Hasty; dad, Gene Harless; in-laws, Debra and Brian Dennis; brothers, David, Mike, Steve, and Joe Harless; niece, Charlie; canine companions, Griff and Luna; and many other family members and dear friends.

The family will receive guests to honor Nikki and baby Benjamin on Saturday, May 11, 2019 from 1 – 5:00 p.m. at Newcomer – Southwest Chapel, 4752 Heatherdowns Blvd., Toledo (419-381-1900) with Funeral Services beginning at 5:00 p.m.

Those wishing to make memorial contributions are asked to consider the family.

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