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Dawna Natzke Obituary
Dawna Smith Natzke, 46, of Hot Springs Village, AR passed away recently. She was born November 17, 1965 in Hammond, IN, to Homer and Doris Smith. Dawna worked as a dispatcher with Hot Springs Village Police Department. She was fun loving, outgoing and never met a stranger. She enjoyed singing and dancing with friends, but her boys were the first priority in her life. Dawna had an infectious laugh and a smile that would light up a room. She was dearly loved and will be deeply missed. Dawna is predeceased by her father, Homer Smith. She is survived by husband, Todd Natzke of Hot Springs Village; sons: Ronald Moeller, Arin Natzke and Brandin Natzke; mother, Doris Smith; sisters: Debbie (Michael) Shingler, Vicki (George) Hegyi and Kathy (Jim) Rydlewski, all of IN; and many nieces, nephews and friends. Memorial service will be 11:00 a.m. January 14, 2012, at Village Church of Christ with Bro. David Tappe and Bro. Chad Knappier officiating. Arrangements are under the care of Caruth Village Funeral Home; guests may register at: www.caruth-hale.com In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to "Natzke Boys Fund" at any Summit Bank location.
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Emily Munro
April 20, 2020
Heartbreaking. May she be at peace now. Love and prayers to her family.
George & Gerry Kmetz
January 20, 2012
Thoughts and prayers to the entire Smith family.
Debbi Arwood
January 12, 2012
I would like to extend my deepest condolences to the entire Smith family on the loss of Dawna. Praying for all of you that God will comfort you in this time of grief and bring you closure. God has another angel to watch over you now.
Karen Potchen Jahr
January 11, 2012
So sorry for your loss. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Bill & Julie Westerhoff
January 10, 2012
Our thoughts and prayers are with Dawna's family.
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