Dawn French's obituary , Passed away on August 17, 2025 in Joliet, Illinois

Dawn French

October 9, 1924 - August 17, 2025 (100 years old)

Joliet, Illinois

Dawn French's obituary , Passed away on August 17, 2025 in Joliet, Illinois

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Blackburn-Giegerich-Sonntag Funeral Home

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Dawn French

October 9, 1924 - August 17, 2025 (100 years old)

Joliet, Illinois

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Dawn French Obituary

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Dawn French in Joliet, Illinois, born in Johnson City, New York, who passed away on August 17, 2025, at the age of 100, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

She was predeceased by: her husband William E. French; and her parents, Harry Bowers and Frances Bowers (Johnson). She is survived by: her children, Gary French (Joyce), William French (Debbie) and Bonnie Ramseyer (Jim); and her grandchildren, Michele French, Nicole Krumonacker (Gene), Kimberly French, Brian French (Heather), Brandon French (Adriane), Kyle French (Jenny), Heather Stinnett, Melissa Wilson, Brian Ramseyer and James Ramseyer. She is also survived by 17 great grandchildren and three great great grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers memorials to the American Cancer Society, http://www.cancer.org or Wounded Warrior Project, 230 W. Monroe St. Suite 200, Chicago, IL 60606, http://www.woundedwarriorproject.org would be appreciated.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Blackburn-Giegerich-Sonntag Funeral Home



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Aug 22

Visitation

Sonntag Funeral Home
1500 Black Rd, Joliet, IL 60435

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Aug 23

Funeral service

St. Edward and Christ Episcopal Church
206 N Midland Ave, Joliet, IL 60435

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