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Remembering Dawn Neuman

Dawn Neuman, age 74 of Kentwood, passed away unexpectedly and went to be with her Heavenly Father on Monday, December 8, 2025. She will be lovingly remembered by her husband of 35 years, Craig; children, Danielle and Chris DeBoer, Denise and Nathan Bale, Jason McGraner, Jennifer and Jon Baldini; grandchildren, Mick DeBoer, Katie and Max Beals, Haillie McGraner, Samantha DeBoer, Nick Bale, Madison and Skyler McGraner, Gabe Baldini, Kaleb Bale, Jaiden Baldini, Emmah McGraner; great granddaughter, Leah Beals; siblings, Mark and Terrie Richard, Carl and Sue Andrews; sisters-in-law, Christine and Ken Warner, Cara Neuman, Linda Richard, Cheryl Nawrot;  many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Dawn was preceded in death by parents, Mark and Edith Richard; brothers, Dean Richard, Harpo Richard; daughter-in-law, Renee Warfield. She loved spending time with family and friends, was feisty, fun loving, full of life, and always putting others before herself. Dawn loved cooking, nature, gardening, bird watching, and of course Keno. A funeral service will be held 11:00 am Saturday, December 13, 2025 at Matthysse Kuiper DeGraaf Funeral Home, 4646 Kalamazoo Ave. SE, Kentwood, with Rev. Eldon Sanders officiating.  Burial will be held at Blendon Township Cemetery.  Relatives and friends may meet the family Friday from 4-7 pm at the funeral home as well as one hour prior to the start of the service from 10-11am. Those who wish may make memorial contributions to a charity of one's choosing. 

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Dawn could light up any room. She will always be remembered for being welcoming, warm, great fun, and full of laughter. Our heartfelt condolences and prayers. She will be missed dearly.

— Ed, Bonnie, Eddie, & Rose Norman

You will be so missed Dawn. Words can't express how I feel for Craig and all the kids, grandkids, and great grandbaby. You were such a tremendous personality and so full of love and laughter. Spending time with you was always full of laughs and fun. I will miss having you give me a hard time and me giving it back in return. I will miss our casino jaunts and just hanging out in your kitchen. I laugh just thinking about so much of it. You lived a beautiful, full life and will be missed beyond words by so man. Thank you for being you and for always bringing something fun and interesting to the table. I love you sweet, funny, feisty, sassy sister-in-law xoxox

— Christine Warner

We'll miss you Dawn.

— Ken & Christine Warner

Dawn loved her family, and we all loved her. Through our many memories we will keep her with us always. Please accept our heartfelt condolences, love and support . Though we can not be there in person. Cara Neuman-Suwal, Cassandra Singh -Suwal. I feel grateful that the Warner family and Cristen Singh-Suwal are there to support you in any way they can.

— Cara Neuman-Suwal

We are so saddened by your loss. “A mother holds her children's hands for a while, their hearts forever.” Sending you love, hugs, strength and prayers!

— Jayme and Dennis Levin

Such a wonderful lady who raised a beautiful family! We were Blessed to have known her!

— Bart and Lorrie Bale

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