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Dawn Gelo Brandsema, 75

February 3, 1948 - March 12, 2023

Dawn Gelo Brandsema, 75, of Willow Street, passed peacefully at LGH on Sunday, March 12, 2023, surrounded by her family.

She is survived by her daughters, Kristen Lowery and Beth Wagner, son-in-law David Wagner, son Lars Brandsema, and grandchildren Megan, Hannah, Amber, Hayden, Cameron, Katelyn, Rinoa, and Connor.

Dawn has joined her late husband Eric Brandsema who passed this past August. We know we will see them again someday & pray that all others would come to know Christ and be saved.

There will be a small family service at home in the weeks to follow.

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Condolences to the Family

March 16, 2023

We are thinking of the entire Brandsema family as you mourn the passing of Dawn. Our prayers are with you. It has been a sad seven months, but you are people of faith and you have a lifetime of wonderful memories of both your Mom and your Dad. Take care of one another. 

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