Dawn was born on May 12, 1966 in St. Louis, MO to Donald and Barbara Graap. She was united in marriage to Harold “Steve” Cady. Dawn enjoyed going to the casino, playing bingo, and surfing the web. As her kids were growing, she loved to spend time in the kitchen cooking big family meals and baking. Dawn loved to have friends and family over for various get-togethers, it didn’t matter what for.
Those left to honor Dawn’s memory are her husband Steve; children Cory (Kyia) Sclensker and Donnie (Fawn) Graap; grandchildren Ethan, Dean, Jayden Nicholas, and Emma; nieces Holly Graap and Amanda Graap; sister-in-law Laura Graap; extended family members Mary and Dave Traschler and John (Ashley) Thomas; and her fur baby Gizmo. She was preceded in death by her parents and her brother Richard Graap.