Dawn Louise Dees,
age 59 of Chesterton, passed away on October 2, 2017, at her home.
She was born on
September 15, 1958, in Valparaiso, IN, to Floyd J. and Doris E. Frank, both
of whom preceded her in death.
On July 11, 1992,
at Odgen Gardens in Valparaiso, IN, she married Rick Dees who survives in
Chesterton.
She is also
survived by her daughters, Amanda (Zachary) Krachinski of LaPorte, IN, and
Jacqueline (Joshua) Holmes of Valparaiso, IN; her sister, Kim (Dan) Miller
of Chesterton, IN; and by her grandchildren: Regan Krachinski, Ava
Krachinski, Joshua Holmes, and Madison Holmes.
She is also
preceded in death by her beloved best friend, Patty Vendl.
Dawn loved
gardening and interior design. She also loved decorating the outside of her
home for different holidays and seasons. She was a wonderful and loving
wife, mother, and grandmother.
The family will
receive friends on Thursday, October 5, 2017, from 4 p.m. until 6 p.m., at
White-Love Funeral Home, 525 South Second Street, Chesterton, IN.
In lieu of flowers,
memorial donations may be made to the VNA Hospice Center, 2404 Valparaiso
Street, Valparaiso, IN 46383.