Dawn J. Illitch

Dawn J. Illitch, 77, passed away on Friday, November 18, 2016 surrounded by her loving family. Dawn was born on November 3, 1939 in Fairmount, West Virginia to Herbert and Vernia Wilson. She is one of fourteen children. Dawn worked for many years as a seamstress and after retirement family and friends always counted on her to mend or alter their clothing. She loved spending time with family and friends and was always the first to get a card game or yahtzee started. It will be hard to imagine our lives without her but our hearts are filled with wonderful memories. We will always remember her laugh.

She is survived by her loving husband, Milan (Mike) Illitch, adored by her children, Terrie ( Wade) Huthmacher, Janette David, John (Mandi) Knerr, Christina ( Brent) Holbrooks, Stacy Huwig, Melinda Kuhn; grandchildren, Timothy, Todd, Jason, Josh, Tayce, Shelby, Tevin, Dennis, Cody, Selina, Devin, Brooke, Ashley, Sarah, Nate, Jessica; brother, Kenneth (Judy) Wilson; sisters, Carol Daniels, Judy Ryan.

Family will receive friends on Wednesday, November 23, 2016 from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm at Newcomer Funeral Home,131 N. Canton Rd, Akron, Ohio 44305. A funeral service will follow.