Dawn Marie Larson

Dawn Marie Larson, nee Mensik, age 61, Native of Chicago, longtime resident of Elmhurst; former member of Visitation Parish Intramural volleyball program; avid gardener and swimmer. Dawn was known for her generous and kind spirit, always quick with a joke that shared her infectious laugh, but her greatest gift was her constant search for ways to be of service to those around her. Dawn was the loving mother of Robert R. (Susan Munger) Judd, Daniel L. (Kassandra Martinez) Judd, Nicholas R. (Alexa Oerter) Larson and Joseph M. Larson; proud grandmother of Maya Larson, Brandon Judd and Gavin Judd; dear sister of Michalene "Kiki" (Steve) Pratscher, Cheryl (Tom) Szweda and Donelle (Milton Jr.) Vicenteno; cherished daughter of the late Donald and the late Virginia Mensik; fond aunt of many. Visitation Tuesday, February 3, 2026, 3:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. and Wednesday, February 4, 2026, 8:00 a.m. until time of prayers 9:00 a.m. at Gibbons Funeral Home, 134 South York Road, (½ mile North of Saint Charles Road), Elmhurst. Mass of Christian Burial 10:00 a.m. at Visitation Catholic Church. Entombment Resurrection Catholic Cemetery, Justice. For funeral information please call 630-832-0018 or www.gibbonsfuneralhome.com