It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Dawn Kruize, who passed away on 02/15/2026. Dawn was born on September 22nd, 1949, in St. Louis County, Minnesota.

Dawn is survived by her husband of 57 years, Alvin Kruize, two sons, Scott Kruize (Roaxanne) and Bryan Kruize (Kelly), three grandchildren, Erin Perry, Jacob Kruize (Kylee), and Spencer Kruize (Kerrigan), and five great-grandchildren, Madison Grace, Ezra, Teagan, Oliver, and Sam, as well as many friends and extended family members who will cherish her memory.

Her family and friends will remember Dawn as a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and cherished friend.

A service to celebrate Dawn's life will be held on February 21st at Centertown United Methodist Church, beginning at 1:00 pm with Pastor Miriam Seyler officiating. Family and friends are welcome to attend and share in remembrance.

Dawn will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered by all who knew her.

McMinnville Funeral Home and McMinnville Crematory LLC are honored to be of service to the family of Dawn Rae Kruize.