Dawn Ahearn Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Dawn Ahearn of Ottawa, Illinois, who passed away on February 9, 2026, at the age of 65, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Dawn Ahearn to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her mother Patricia Small (Potter). She is survived by: her father George Small; her husband Dennis Ahearn; her children, Dustin Ahearn (Wendy) and Deanna Kuester (Neal); her grandchildren, Nora, Brooke Ahearn, Gretchen and Duncan Kuester; and her siblings, Herb Small (Betty), Tom Small (Stacey), Nancy Duffield (Mark) and Michael Small (Sara).
Memorial contributions in her honor may be directed to St. Brigid Parish (St. Columba Church) or the Grand Ridge Fire Department.
