Dawn Vannier

Dawn Lucille Vannier, age 66, of Meredosia, Illinois passed away at 7:47 p.m. Sunday, February 13, 2022 at Jacksonville Memorial Hospital in Jacksonville, Illinois.

She was born April 3, 1955 in McDonough County, Illinois the daughter of Lester Francis and Elsie Iretta Ham Jennings. 

She married Daniel Roy Vannier on November 1, 1975 in Versailles, Illinois and he survives. 

Dawn worked as a Licensed Practical Nurse for several years and had also served as a cook at numerous places in the area. 

She graduated from Brown County High School in Mt. Sterling and Passavant Hospital Nursing Program in Jacksonville. 

Dawn was a member of the Versailles Christian Church.  She always enjoyed gardening and bird watching, but her greatest joy was spending time with her family. 

Survivors include her husband, Daniel Vannier of Meredosia.  2 sons Jason and Brian Vannier both of Meredosia.  2 sisters Debra DeWitt (Randy) and Robin Northup (David) all of Mt. Sterling also survive along with several nieces and nephews. 

She was preceded in death by her parents. 

Cremation will be accorded and a memorial service including a nurse honor guard service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, February 26, 2022 in the Hendricker Funeral Home in Mt. Sterling with Rev. Dale Gadberry and the Brown County Nurse Honor Guard officiating.  

Burial of the cremated remains will follow in the Versailles West Side Cemetery. 

Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m until time of services on Saturday at the funeral home. 

Memorials are suggested to the Meredosia Rescue Squad. 

Condolences for the family may be left on line at hendrickerfuneralhome.com. 

The Hendricker Funeral Home in Mt. Sterling is assisting the family with the arrangements. 

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