Dawn Stratton, nee Gilbert, of Oak Brook; poet, artist, joke-teller, hospital volunteer, pianist, singer, actress, golfer, bowler, lover of life! Beloved wife of George; cherished mother of Lynn (Joe) Cholewa, Karyn (Tony Massuci) Stratton, Suzanne (Terry) Heflin, and Steve (Linda) Stratton; devoted grandmother of Danielle Barton, Nick, Jim, and Bill Massuci, Tatiana and Michael Heflin, and Amber, Taryn, George and Trisha Stratton; adoring great-grandmother of Demetri Barton; loving daughter of the late Roy and the late Fay Gilbert; dear sister of Wayne (June) Gilbert, and the late Dale Gilbert and late Wanda (Bob) Fiske; daughter-in-law of Steve and the late Sophia Stratton; sister-in-law; aunt; great-aunt; and friend to many. Her contagious laughter will be missed by all who knew her! Visitation Friday, 3 to 9 p.m. at Chapel Hill Gardens West Funeral Home, Chris J. Balodimas, Director, 17W201 Roosevelt Rd. (1 block West of Rt. 83), Oakbrook Terrace. Family and friends may meet for Funeral Services Saturday, 11 a.m. at Christ Church, 31 St./York Rd., Oak Brook. Interment Chapel Hill Gardens West Cemetery. To celebrate Dawn’s life visit www.mem.com In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the charity of the donor’s choice. For service info: 630-941-5860
