Celebration of Life Gathering: Saturday, May 16, 2026 with Time of Remembrance, 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m., fellowship and refreshments to follow; Charles E. and Florence M. Lakin Community Center, 61321 315th Street, Malvern, Iowa.
Dawn Marie (Smith) Kinsley 62 of Glenwood, Iowa formerly of Hayward, California passed away unexpectedly on April 30, 2026 in Omaha, Nebraska. She was born February 14, 1964 in Long Beach, California to David Smith and Donna (Dierker) Martin.
Dawn loved riding her Harley, attending Bible Study, going to the casino, being outdoors and spending time with her family and friends. She was passionate about caring for individuals who were born develop mentally delayed.
Preceding Dawn in passing were her maternal and paternal grandparents; husbands Douglas Sills and Gregg Kinsley. Survivors include her; daughter Janaye (Josh) Decker; son Joshua (Shantey) Sills all of Glenwood, Iowa; 10 grandchildren; significant other, Keith Parks of Glenwood, Iowa; siblings; Annie Contreras of California; David Smith, Jr.; Kristin Manville; Alin Abbott; Callea Farmer; Belynda Abbott all of Glenwood, Iowa; mother Donna (Dierker) Martin, father David Smith, extended relatives and friends.
Interment to be held at a later date.
A memorial fund has been established in Dawn’s name at Glenwood State Bank.
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may your sunshine be forever.
Janaye, We’re so sorry to hear about your mom. We’d just ran onto her at The El Porton and had a nice chat. It was great to see her. Hood memory for sure.
Lorrie and Jeff Martin
So sorry to hear of Dawn’s passing. We had some good times together. Will deeply miss her.
I am truly sorry to hear about Dawn. I’m sorry for her loved ones loss. I worked with her in 38, many funny memories. Janaye I can still see you walking down the sidewalk past my old house on Linn st, many years ago, I was sitting on the front porch, I could tell who’s kid you were in the dark, you had the same walk as your mom. I said hey Janaye you grinned and said hey Lo. Nobody looked cooler on a bike than your mom. Prayers for strength and comfort. ❤️
I’m so sorry to hear of Dawns passing. She was a friend for many years. Sending deepest sympathies for her family. RIP Dawnsy. You will be missed b
My deepest condolences to ALL , a great loss to many.
Longtime friend RIP
Will be missed. She was a sweet lady
I know Dawn since I was 14 and now I am 43 I’ve known her for 29 years. She had an awesome woman really good work with. She worked with me at the state hospital school when I was just 14 years old. I love Donna and we’ll miss Dawn
My deepest sympathies go out to Dawns family. She will be missed.
Janaye,
So sorry to hear about your mom. It is so hard to lose a parent. It takes away our primary sounding board for advice. I know you will miss her every day, as I do my mom, but I am sure she will be watching over you and your family. Please let me know if you need anything. God bless all of you!
My family is so sorry for your loss. She’s in God’s hands now and no more pain 🙏
So sorry to hear about Dawn.. She was a great friend , We shared many memories. Thoughts are with all of the family
Aunt dawn will truly be missed. She used to light the room up and although it doesn’t seem like it means a lot but aunt dawn was the first to tell me no matter who or what my baby was he was blood and family and that made me cry to her . I love you aunt dawn and the love you always gave around. Your silly laugh that would get anyone laughing I swear when I would hear it it always put a smile. You lived on the wild side but you lived and I’ll never forget when you showed up in California on that Harley of yours .
Janaye and Family, we are so sorry for your loss, wrapping you in light and sending prayers your way. Dawn sounds like an awesome woman, someone we would all be friends and have a laugh with! May the memories bring you peace and comfort. Much love, Your Debriefing the Front Lines teammates, Tara, Kacie & Michelle 🤎
Dawnzy you will be greatly missed always a good friend to me my thoughts and prayers for your family at this difficult time fly high girl !!!
I can’t imagine your pain. Dawn was a wonderful person.
Dawn was my older sister I’m going to miss you very much I wish I could have seen her more often but I live so far away but we talked on the phone a lot I love her and miss her already love love you all
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