Dawn Marie Corman-Downen, 53, of Pekin Illinois, died on April 24, 2023 at OSF Healthcare Transitional Care Hospital in Peoria. Born on March 24, 1970 in Burlington Iowa to the late Gerald and Nancy Diewold Corman, she became a CNA in the skilled care facilities of Southeast Iowa. She later married Floyd Downen in Peoria.
Dawn is survived by her siblings Melody Brewer of Mount Sterling Iowa, Edward (Kristin) Wasson of Burlington Iowa, Nicki (Kyle) Corman-Wiley of Cantril Iowa, Nancy Corman, of Ft. Madison Iowa, four nieces, two nephews, and several other family members.
Dawn had a love for Mickey Mouse in any form, playing video games and watching movies.
Cremation rites have been accorded. There will be no services at this time. Cards can be sent from an condolences left at illinicremation.com
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Ken Mohnike
April 27, 2023
I remember that sweet face from so many years ago when we were all kids. Rest in piece little Cousin.
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Jan Stockwell
April 26, 2023
Dawn was such a sweetheart and had a huge heart. My sincere condolences to the family.
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