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Lori Tantillo
September 4, 2008
To the Family and close friends of Dawn, What a tragic loss! I am so sorry to hear the news. I haven't seen Dawn in years, but she was my friend and I will always remember her. Dawn will always be in my thoughts and prayers.
Mark Preston
August 11, 2008
Hi Baby Girl!!
I have so many things to say to you but most of all I want to say thank you so much for beiing a part of my life and I love you!! I so so much miss my Dawn Marie stories. I know now that God placed an Angle in my life and in my heart. You have taught me so many things but most of all you have taught me about how to give and receive love. I miss your beautiful face, your loving eyes, your warm smile and your gentile touch. I told you from day one that I would never let you go and you will always be in my heart baby!! Leah told me to tell you that she loves you and misses you too. I've been getting a lot of puppy kisses from Kacie Marie and I know you are there. I hope you are having fun with your daddy!! I love you Sweetie!!.........Mark Allen
To Mom Brunke, Matt, Keri & Jon, Rose, Danika and the rest of your family.....my prayers are with you always. Peace be with you.
Margie McGuckin
August 9, 2008
Dawn,
When I heard of your passing, I couldn't believe it. We had just saw one another at RIT a few months back. You always looked so beautiful and always had a smile on your face. I pray that you are at peace.
Jonathan & Elaine Usdin
August 9, 2008
Dawn, we just returned from CA and Gerry told us the sad news. The view from our front window will never be the same. Your cheerful smile and pleasant demeanor made the sun shine a bit more brightly on Lafayette, as it will where you are now. We miss you.
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Kari, Jonny, Rose, and Danika Overacker
August 8, 2008
hi my momma girl...
I miss you very much. Jon says he loves you and hopes you watch over his babies for him. Rose says "Mima is an angel and she is with great grandpa" She is sooo right. We miss you very much woman. You would be so happy to see all the people that were there for you yesterday. Momma it was amazing. You were an inspiration. We love you momma.
From my heart to your heart back to mine!
tiffany delgado
August 8, 2008
my little ray of sunshine
i cant believe your not here anymore, its feels like a bad dream. i hope you know how much i love you and how much fun i had being with you and our little secret codes that we used to have. i love you very much.
Patti & Sam Loquasto
August 8, 2008
I was so saddened to hear about Dawn's passing. She was such a happy, friendly person. Ready to help with anything. She will be deeply missed by all.
My heart and prayers go out to her family and friends.
Patti
Stacey Southcott
August 7, 2008
To the Kaminske family: I am very sorry for your loss. Dawn was a great friend and coworker. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Lynn and Bob Stadtmiller
August 7, 2008
To Dawn Kaminske Family, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Dawn was a very special person. I will miss seeing her. Prayers and thoughts are with all of you.
Tim O'Brien
August 6, 2008
Dawn,
I was shocked to hear of your passing. We saw each other not long ago and you were your usual happy, friendly, outgoing self. I always looked forward to catching up when we would see you at Indiano's.
Your daughter Kari was one of my favorites. I'm sure she will miss you, as will I and many others. You have gone from us all too soon, and we will be sad, but have our saddness lifted by the memories of your good humor and sweetness. Au revoir my friend.

Thanksgiving 2003
August 6, 2008

Thanksgiving 2003
August 6, 2008
Debbie Vendel
August 6, 2008
Dawn,
I can't imagine not talking to you anymore. You are the true meaning of a friend. You will always hold a special place in my heart and in my thoughts. Enjoy your flight with the angels. We all love you.
I will be there for Matt and Kari for anything /anytime.
love
Debbie
Debbie Vendel
August 6, 2008
Dawn,
I can't imagine not talking to you again, you are the true meaning of a friend. You will always be in my heart and in my thoughts. I know you are now flying with the angels and watching all of us. I will always be there for Matt and Kari.
Love you always
Debbie
Esther Heinlein
August 6, 2008
Dawn, you will be missed.
Esther, Joe and Bridget
fran Shepardson
August 6, 2008
Dawn,
You will be dearly missed by me and my family. You will be remembered by us as a loving, beautiful and wonderful friend. I feel I am a better person for having known you. God Bless you Dawn, you will always be in our prayers and heart.
Love
Fran, Brian, Nicole and Mike
Shepardson
Randy Kohlmeier
August 5, 2008
Dawn,
I can't believe it. It was so great to see you just a few weeks ago. Your smile and laugh were contagious. Our bocce ball game is going to have to be postponed just a little bit longer. You will be missed by many.
Kari and Matt, I'm here for you.
Janine Bonisteel
August 5, 2008
Aunt Dawn,
Words cannot express how much you will be missed. The first time I met you, you welcomed me into the family with open arms. You will never be forgotten. And there will never be an ice cream cake better than yours.
Thank you for everything, and for all the wonderful memories. I will miss you!
Kari and Matt, you are not just "Bryan's cousins", but you are mine. I love you both dearly and I am here for whatever you need.
I love you!

Thanksgiving in the mountains
August 5, 2008

X-Mas Gift Exchange
August 5, 2008
Danielle Intini
August 5, 2008
Hey Dawnie
"What are u wearing" (ha our little secret) I just wanted to say I love You! I have known you my whole life and you have always been like a second mom to me and i know that you will look after me and the family. I already miss you!!!!
June Crosbie
August 5, 2008
A beautiful smile, a warm heart, a friendly word for anyone. That was the dawn I knew and will always remember. I will love you always D
Karen Leone
August 5, 2008
Dawn,
My best friend-What will I do with out you? I wasnt ready for you to leave me. I cant believe I cant call you and have our little sessions every morning at 6:30am anymore. I love you and cant even imagine how much I will miss you.
Love you always,Karen
Dottie Johnson
August 5, 2008
Dawn..
There are so many beautiful memories of you doing what you loved best. Your wonderful cooking and the way you enjoyed making desserts for your loved ones, the trip to the mountains and watching Mattie enjoy the food and company, the day you stopped to say hi to me on the dock at the lake with your Mom two summers ago and especially your great smile.
My prayers are with Keri and Matt. I know God will welcome you with his open arms. Much love to you and your family.
Dottie Johnson-Newman & Bill
(Bill Flanagan's sister)
Brenda Evarts
August 5, 2008
Dawn--I know God has his loving arms around you. Jeff, myself, Dylan and Jessica are going to miss your wonderful smile. You always had so much love to give..you are a shining spirit. We have had some special memories together with Uncle Bill that will never be forgotten.
Keri and Matt you are in our prayers and please don't hesitate to call on us for anything.
With our deepest sympathy..
Brenda, Jeff, Dylan and Jessica
(Bill Flanagan's family)
Roger Groenendaal
August 5, 2008
you will be missed my friend
Giammarva Family
August 5, 2008
Dear Family of Dawn Kaminske:
So sorry to hear of this tragic loss you are all experiencing. Try to remember that your loss is heaven's gain. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Take care of each other.
With sincere sympathy,
John, Chris, Kenny & Jesse Giammarva
Samantha (West) Petrucci
August 5, 2008
what a sad loss. i am gonna miss you so much. we had a lot of good times together. you always looked out for me and for that i thank you. i know your family will miss you but they will be taken good care of.
Bryan Bonisteel
August 5, 2008
Aunt Dawn,
I'm going to miss you so much, more then you ever will imagine. I will never forget all of the great times we have had together.
Thank you so much for all of the great conversions, I don't think you will ever know how much you really meant to me.
I love you.
- Rock
Roger Groenendaal
August 5, 2008
we will miss you dawn
Chris & John Coene
August 5, 2008
Dawn, we are in shock to learn the news and still cannot believe it. We just saw you a couple months ago and you looked so good! Please be happy where you are and know that your family will be well taken care of by everyone that knows them. We'll miss you forever! Someday we'll see you again. Love you always.....
MARK TEUCHERT
August 5, 2008
TO DAWNS FAMILY AND FRIEND'S,
DAWN WAS A WONDERFUL LOVING PERSON AND I WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER HER KINDNESS TO ME. SHE SPOKE OFTEN OF HER MOTHER,CHILDREN AND HER LOVING GRANDAUGHTER. SHE HAS TRULY LEFT A MARK ON MANY LIVES AS GOD MUST HAVE INTENDED. ANOTHER ANGEL ASCENDS-I BELEIVE WITH ALL MY HEART. GOD IS WITH YOU ALL AT THIS TIME.
Kari Overacker
August 5, 2008
Momma,
I love you with all of my heart. Please know that your babies will be taken care of. Matthew and I will miss you more than anything. You were always his momma girl and my hero. Oil and water...I cannot believe it. Rose will think about you everyday and Danika will know how wonderful you are. Momma you touched so many different peoples lives and your memory will live on forever. Woman I am going to miss you and I know you are happy to be with your daddy please tell him that I love him and I know he will take great care of you. Jon, Rose , and I are going to miss you so much and know you will watch over us.
Grandma, Aunt Linda, Aunt Pam, Matthew and everyone else. Please know that anything you need I am here for you and I know you will help me. I love you all very much
***From my heart to your heart Back to my heart***
Peter Bezduch
August 5, 2008
Dawn! Thank you for being our friend. We will miss you. You will always be in our thoughts.
Love, Peter, Susan, Andrew & Pete
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