Rose Elaine Dawson

She is survived by her significant other of 38 years William Linden of Normal, three children Timothy Dawson of Normal, Dana (Michael) Mounce of Ellsworth, Glen (Lori) Dawson of Normal; one brother Marvin Reinitz of Battle Creek, MI; ten grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, five brothers, and one sister.

Rose held many different positions in her work career; she was a phone operator for GTE, and worked in Bergner’s Greenery. She also worked for 40 years at the Moose Lodge #745.

She was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church, Colfax. A lifetime member of the Women of the Moose Chapter 173 for 50 years.

Rose loved being with her family, and dancing. Her family would say, Rose never met a person she didn’t like, she always impacted others. She would make fast friends, and she had a very generous and giving heart. The family would like to say a special thank you to Vicky Yoder and Donna Dirks for the wonderful care and support.

Visitation will be Friday, July 5, 2019 4:00 p.m.- 7:00 p.m. at East Lawn Funeral Home, Bloomington. Funeral service will be Saturday, July 6, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. with a one-hour prior visitation at East Lawn Funeral Home. Pastor Tom Krieger will officiate. Burial to follow at East Lawn Memorial Gardens.

Memorial contributions may be made in Rose’s name to the Community Cancer Center, Normal, IL or Women of the Moose Chapter 173.

Online condolences may be left at www.eastlawnmemorial.com.