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Dawn Engler Obituary

Engler, Dawn M. (nee Beedie), died Saturday, March 21, 2009 at her home in Woodbine, IL. Dawn is the beloved wife of William L. Engler for 57 years, loving mother of Kurt (Kathryn), Kane, Karyl (Jim) DeMonte and Kent (Jean Martin), dear grandmother of Jimie Kristine DeMonte, devoted sister of Agnes (Jerry) Lewis, Jean (the late Clarence) LaFave and Marilyn (the late William) Bell, loving sister-in-law of John (Marion) Engler, August (Rosemary) Engler, Marie (the late Frank) Sharpe, Dolores (Don) Farris and the late Hermina (Leon) Smith, treasured friend to Vicky Hubly, loving aunt to many nieces and nephews, and forever in her heart Deon Dre, Desiree, Consuella, Jamie and Larry, special thanks and gratitude for the loving care and support of Hermina Van Natta in our time of need. Dawn was preceded in death by her parents Charles and Sarah Beedie, brothers Charles, Raymond and Richard Beedie, and her sister Betty (George) Chick. Service Saturday, 11 a.m. at the Zimmerman & Sandeman Funeral Home, 5200 W. 95th St., Interment private. Visitation Friday from 5 to 9 p.m. In lieu of flowers memorials made to the Freeport Health Network Hospice. 773 W. Lincoln, Suite 403, Freeport IL 61032 would be appreciated. Info 708424-0340.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times from Mar. 25 to Mar. 26, 2009.

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Patti & Allan Fellner

April 12, 2009

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

April 5, 2009

We were so sad to hear of your loss, she had a great spirit.

Aunt Dawn you will be missed

The Moser Family

Anthony Karagas

March 28, 2009

Rare and perhaps historic are the times when I am short of words, but I am privileged and humbled to have been a part of Dawn’s “dash”, and truly blessed that she was a part of mine. I can say that my entire family including George and Tamaki are deeply saddened at your/our loss. And that perhaps my family would not have become my family without her influence and guidance in my formative years and one who always celebrated with me my life’s milestones with a true happiness and pride that those who knew her would totally understand. You will be missed and eternally loved “mom”.

March 27, 2009

Both Helen and I are deeply greived and overwhelmed by the loss of Dawn. The best thing is to remember all the good things that were accomplished by her. She brought a lot of smiles to everyone.
All our love,
Helen and Jim Patterson

Lauretta Schroeder

March 27, 2009

Dear Kurt & Kane So sorry to hear about your loss, My prayers are with you and your family

Cathy Konas

March 26, 2009

Kane, I'm very sorry for your loss. My condolences to you and your family.

Jeff Cooper

March 25, 2009

I'm very sorry for your loss and wish I could make it in town this Friday. My thoughts are with you all.

Alan Nitzkin

March 25, 2009

Please accept my condolences for your loss.

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