Dawn Elizabeth Crouse

Dawn Elizabeth Crouse, age 58, of Watseka, passed away Wednesday, January 11, 2017 at her home with her son, Derek, and his fiancée Melissa Holohan at her side. Dawn was born May 29, 1958 in Kankakee, the daughter of the late Larry N. Crouse & Janet M. (LaMontagne) Burke. Surviving are her mother, Janet Burke (William Burke) of Martinton; her son, Derek Crouse of Watseka, whom had been her devoted caretaker during her illness; her brother, Michael D. Crouse of Oak Lawn; her sisters, Kimberly Williams of Tucson, AZ and Rebecca L. Benoit of Watseka; her paternal brothers, Jett Crouse and Brett Crouse, both of Herrin; two step-brothers, Brian and Jason Burke of Michigan; and her aunt & God mother, Darlene Rettell of Kempton. She is also survived by several nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, and cousins. Preceding her in death were her father, Larry N. Crouse; paternal grandparents, Harvey & Lucille Crouse; maternal grandparents, LeRoy & Anna LaMontagne; and one cousin, Randy Lee Rettell. Dawn’s interests were reading her bible, gardening, listening to classic rock, crocheting afghans, and embroidering. She enjoyed giving them to family and friends and showing her projects at local fairs. Dawn enjoyed her great-nieces and great-nephews. After she found that she was very ill, her son, Derek and his fiancée, Melissa, took Dawn on a trip out west to experience a flight over the Grand Canyon. Then, they enjoyed a trip to Las Vegas to the shows: Blue Man Group and Cirque de Soleil. They also toured the Hoover Damn, Four Corners, and Colorado before she left to be with the Lord. Dawn grew up in Kankakee and L’Erable and attended Westview High School. She also attended Kankakee Community College and had been a Certified Nursing Assistant. Dawn attended St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Kankakee prior to attending St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in L’Erable. Visitation will be held 4:00 -8:00 p.m. Tuesday, January 17, 2017 at Clancy-Gernon Funeral Home in Bourbonnais, where funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, January 18, 2017. Rev. Raed Bader will officiate the service. Interment will follow at All Saints Cemetery in Bourbonnais. Memorials may be made to the charity of the donor’s choice. Dawn had a high respect for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

Dawn Elizabeth Crouse

May 29, 1958 - January 11, 2017